002713 British Library Conservation, Bindery & Enclosures Framework
key details
| Value | £1,800,000 (£2,160,000 inc. VAT) |
|---|---|
| Status | complete |
| Category (CPV) | 79971000 +1 more |
| Deadline | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Procedure | open |
| SME suitable | Yes |
| OCID | ocds-h6vhtk-0600dd |
Awards (18)
This procurement was awarded to 7 suppliers. Values shown are per-award; the notice total is £1,800,000.
| Supplier | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOWNIE ALLISON DOWNIE LIMITED shared | £1,260,000 | 19 Mar 2026 | active |
| DOWNIE ALLISON DOWNIE LIMITED shared | £360,000 | 19 Mar 2026 | active |
| DOWNIE ALLISON DOWNIE LIMITED shared | £180,000 | 19 Mar 2026 | active |
| FARCROFT RESTORATIONS LTD shared | £1,260,000 | 19 Mar 2026 | active |
| FARCROFT RESTORATIONS LTD shared | £360,000 | 19 Mar 2026 | active |
| FARCROFT RESTORATIONS LTD shared | £180,000 | 19 Mar 2026 | active |
| MAX COMMUNICATIONS LTD shared | £1,260,000 | 19 Mar 2026 | active |
| MAX COMMUNICATIONS LTD shared | £360,000 | 19 Mar 2026 | active |
| MAX COMMUNICATIONS LTD shared | £180,000 | 19 Mar 2026 | active |
| RDW BOOK AND PAPER CONSERVATION LIMITED shared | £1,260,000 | 19 Mar 2026 | active |
| RDW BOOK AND PAPER CONSERVATION LIMITED shared | £360,000 | 19 Mar 2026 | active |
| RDW BOOK AND PAPER CONSERVATION LIMITED shared | £180,000 | 19 Mar 2026 | active |
| SPINK AND THACKRAY (LEEDS) LIMITED shared | £360,000 | 19 Mar 2026 | active |
| SPINK AND THACKRAY (LEEDS) LIMITED shared | £180,000 | 19 Mar 2026 | active |
| SYCAMORE BOOKBINDING, RESTORATION & PAPER CONSERVATION LIMITED shared | £180,000 | 19 Mar 2026 | active |
| THE BOOKENDS BINDERY LTD shared | £1,260,000 | 19 Mar 2026 | active |
| THE BOOKENDS BINDERY LTD shared | £360,000 | 19 Mar 2026 | active |
| THE BOOKENDS BINDERY LTD shared | £180,000 | 19 Mar 2026 | active |
description
The British Library is establishing a framework arrangement with suppliers who can demonstrate their capability in providing high quality conservation and binding services to Library collections.
This Tender is divided into 3 Lots and the classification of lots is based on types of treatment, as stated below.
1.Lot 1 - Conservation of volumes covered in leather, cloth, buckram or paper as well as general paper conservation
2.Lot 2 - Rebinding and binding of unbound material, including lettering
3.Lot 3 - Buckram-covered enclosures for Library collections, including lettering
documents
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001016-2026 , tenderNotice
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notice history
3 notices published against this procurement.
| Published | Type | Regime | Notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Jan 2026 | Tender notice (UK4) | Procurement Act 2023 | 001016-2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | Contract award (UK6) | Procurement Act 2023 | 025133-2026 |
| 20 May 2026 | Contract details (UK7) | Procurement Act 2023 | 046534-2026 |
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