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title: "Purchase of a Box Making Machine"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000745666"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND"
published: "2023-09-25"
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# Purchase of a Box Making Machine

Buyer: NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000745666

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## Summary

The National Library of Scotland, located in Edinburgh, UK, is planning to procure a Box Making Machine under the recreation, culture, and religion industry category. The procurement process, currently in the planning stage, involves seeking feedback from the industry to meet the Library's bespoke enclosure design requirements. Key dates include the future notice date on 6th November 2023 for any potential opportunities related to this requirement.

This tender by the National Library of Scotland presents an opportunity for businesses interested in providing box making machines. Companies in the goods sector with expertise in manufacturing bespoke enclosure designs would be well-suited to compete. The Library aims to foster positive working relationships and deliver high commercial value through this procurement to replace an older model by early 2024.

## Notice

The National Library of Scotland ("the Library") is planning a procurement exercise for a box making machine that will be able to crease and cut bespoke enclosure designs. At this point the Library is seeking feedback from the industry to determine best practice in providing the appropriate product to deliver on the Library's requirements.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The National Library of Scotland ("the Library") is planning a procurement exercise for a box making machine that will be able to crease and cut bespoke enclosure designs. At this point the Library is seeking feedback from the industry to determine best practice in providing the appropriate product to deliver on the Library's requirements. The Library requires to demonstrate not only commercial "Best Value", but also acknowledge the importance for structured, open and positive working relationships that will deliver a positive experience for all involved. The Library has bought its first box making machine in 1996. Since then, the Library purchased a further box making machine in 2003 and a die-cutter in 2009, to keep up with the demand that is required. It is anticipated that a new box making machine will be required to replace one of our older models by the beginning of 2024 and will run for several years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP489006 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 Nov 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1EW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42800000 - Machinery for paper or paperboard production

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2023 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP489006

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP489006&idx=1
  25th September 2023 - RFI Box Making Machine
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP489006
  Purchase of a Box Making Machine - The National Library of Scotland ("the Library") is planning a procurement exercise for a box making machine that will be able to crease and cut bespoke enclosure designs. At this point the Library is seeking feedback from the industry to determine best practice in providing the appropriate product to deliver on the Library's requirements.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nls.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000745666
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=745666

## Provenance

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