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002713 British Library Conservation, Bindery & Enclosures Framework

Tender Overview

ORGANIZATION

British Library

LOCATION

United Kingdom, United Kingdom

VALUE

£2,160,000

DEADLINE

February 02, 2026 at 12:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

79971000

REFERENCE

001016-2026

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Original Tender Description

The British Library is seeking to establish a framework arrangement with suppliers who can demonstrate their capability in providing high quality conservation and binding services to Library collections. The framework is divided into 3 Lots, and the British Library anticipates appointing between 1 and 6 suppliers per Lot. This tender is divided by ‘Lots’ based on types of treatment, and tenderers are invited to bid for any combination of Lots, which fall broadly into the three following categories: 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. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Bookbinding-and-finishing-services./78G8645358 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/78G8645358
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • Based on the provided information, no specific mandatory exclusion grounds are detailed.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Suppliers must be capable of providing high-quality conservation and binding services.
  • Suppliers must be able to provide services for Lot 1: Conservation of volumes covered in leather, cloth, buckram or paper, as well as general paper conservation.
  • Suppliers must be able to provide services for Lot 2: Rebinding and binding of unbound material, including lettering.
  • Suppliers must be able to provide services for Lot 3: Buckram-covered enclosures for Library collections, including lettering.
  • Tenderers are invited to bid for any combination of Lots.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Demonstrate capability in providing high-quality conservation and binding services.
  • Demonstrate capability in performing the specific types of treatment for the Lots bid for (e.g., conservation of leather/cloth/buckram/paper volumes, general paper conservation, rebinding/binding of unbound material including lettering, buckram-covered enclosures including lettering).
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • No specific financial requirements (e.g., minimum turnover, financial ratios) are mentioned in the provided information.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Respond to this opportunity via the Delta eSourcing portal.
  • Submit a bid for any combination of Lots.
  • Adhere to the submission deadline: 2026-02-02 12:00:00.
  • Visit the Delta eSourcing portal for more information and full details regarding the opportunity.

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Summary:
This document is a public notice from the British Library announcing a framework agreement for conservation, bindery, and enclosure services across three lots, with an estimated value of £1.8M, and directs interested suppliers to an eSourcing portal for full details and to respond.

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67
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender is well-structured as a framework agreement divided into lots, which is positive. However, there is a critical absence of full tender documents and detailed evaluation criteria, making a comprehensive quality assessment challenging.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance100/100

The use of an Open procedure is legally compliant. However, the lack of detailed mandatory exclusion grounds in the provided information is a concern, as these are typically required by public procurement regulations.

Missing detailed mandatory exclusion grounds.
Clarity40/100

The description of the services and the division into three distinct lots is clear. However, the overall clarity of expectations for bidders is low due to the absence of detailed evaluation criteria, technical specifications, and specific financial requirements.

Lack of detailed evaluation criteria.
Absence of specific technical specifications beyond general descriptions.
Completeness83/100

The tender information is critically incomplete due to the stated absence of any attached documents and content. The 'extracted requirements' are high-level summaries, lacking essential details such as comprehensive evaluation criteria, specific financial requirements, and detailed technical specifications for the services.

Critical absence of full tender documents.
Missing detailed evaluation criteria.
Fairness60/100

The Open procedure and the allowance for multiple suppliers per lot (1-6) and bidding for any combination of lots generally promote competition and fairness. However, the significant lack of detailed evaluation criteria could lead to subjective assessment, potentially undermining fairness.

Potential for subjective evaluation due to missing detailed criteria.
Practicality40/100

The establishment of a framework agreement with multiple suppliers per lot is a practical approach for securing ongoing specialized conservation and binding services. The division into lots based on treatment types is also practical for matching supplier expertise. The use of an eSourcing portal for submission is efficient.

Data Consistency100/100

The information provided within the extracted content is consistent and does not contain contradictions.

Sustainability0/100

There is no mention of environmental, social, or innovation criteria within the provided tender information. This indicates a missed opportunity to integrate sustainability principles into the procurement process.

Absence of sustainability criteria (environmental, social, innovation).

Strengths

Clear description of the services required and the lot structure.
Use of a framework agreement for flexibility and continuity of services.
Open procedure promoting broad competition.
Allows tenderers to bid for any combination of Lots, enhancing flexibility for suppliers.
Estimated value is disclosed.

Concerns

Critical absence of full tender documents and detailed technical specifications.
Missing detailed evaluation criteria, leading to potential subjectivity in assessment.
Lack of specific financial requirements for suppliers.
Absence of detailed mandatory exclusion grounds.
No integration of sustainability, social, or innovation criteria.

Recommendations

1. Publish comprehensive tender documents, including detailed technical specifications, clear evaluation criteria, and full contract terms.
2. Clearly define all mandatory exclusion grounds and selection criteria (financial, economic, and technical capacity).
3. Consider incorporating sustainability, social, and innovation aspects into the tender requirements and evaluation criteria.

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