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Published 17 Jul 2023, 14:05 BST

Official UK procurement notice

002182 British Library Print Contract (1) Litho & Digital (2) Large-format Printing

Official notice

Authority: British Library

2 lotsGoodsRestricted procedureMax 2 lots per supplier
Published estimate£450,000total for 2 lots
Submissions closed 18 Aug 2023
Lots 2max 2 won per supplier
Contract term Varies by lotfirst lot 5 yrs 1 mo from 1 Jan 2024 · see each lot

What is being bought2 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

The purpose of this tender is to secure a print company (or companies) to manage all print requirements from receipt of files to delivery, storage and distribution, Lot 1 including a direct mail service, Lot 2 including installation.

CPV: Bespoke printed matter · Printed books, brochures and leaflets · Printed matter and related products

Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure

2 lots · 1 with a published value · win at most 2 of them
Lot #1002182 British Library Print Contract (1) Litho & DigitalRenewal UK 5 yrs 1 moPublished value£450,000

Lot 1: We are seeking a printing company to manage its print production (litho and digital), storage, distribution and management information requirements of a wide range of printed materials, including a direct mail service.

Lot 2: We are seeking a large format print company to print and install our onsite signage and other large print items such as banners/portable display items.

Contract period: 1 Jan 2024 – 31 Jan 2029 (5 yrs 1 mo)
Delivery: UK · UNITED KINGDOM
Extensions: Initial 4 x 12 months with annual reviews plus 1 x 12 month option · Initial 4 x 12 months with annual reviews plus 1 x 12 month optionSecond stage: 5–null candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: allowed
Lot #2: 002182 British Library Print Contract (2) Large-format PrintingRenewal London 6 yrsLot estimate not published

The British Library is seeking suppliers for both print (standard litho and digital) and large format print, or a supplier who can provide both.

Lot 1: We are seeking a printing company to manage its print production (litho and digital), storage, distribution and management information requirements of a wide range of printed materials, including a direct mail service.

Lot 2: We are seeking a large format print company to print and install our onsite signage and other large print items such as banners/portable display items.

Contract period: 1 Jan 2024 – 31 Dec 2029 (6 yrs)
Delivery: London · LONDON
Extensions: initial period of 4 x 12 months with annual reviews plus 1 x 12 month option · initial period of 4 x 12 months with annual reviews plus 1 x 12 month optionSecond stage: 5–null candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored
Lot distribution rule: (1) Litho & Digital (2) Large-format Printing

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Restricted procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
17 Jul 2023, 14:05 BST
Last source update
17 Jul 2023, 14:05 BST
Authority reference
002182
FTS notice number
2023/S 000-020492
Classification (CPV)
Bespoke printed matterPrinted books, brochures and leafletsPrinted matter and related products
Delivery area
UKLondon (UKI)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-03e291 Find a Tender

Publisher note: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: <a href="https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-UK-London:-Data-processing-equipment.:-Printed-matter-and-related-products./U5R42CDF73" target="_blank">https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-UK-London:-Data-processing-equipment.:-Printed-matter-and-related-products./U5R42CDF73</a> To respond to this opportunity, please click here: <a href="https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/U5R42CDF73" target="_blank">https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/U5R42CDF73</a> GO Reference: GO-2023717-PRO-23421346

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Delta eSourcing · Who buys & how to bid on Delta
Public notice page · account needed to bidLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free Select account; no DUNS asked at signup
Submission deadline
18 Aug 2023, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

17 Jul 2023 → 1 Jan 2024 · 3 dates
  1. Notice published
    17 Jul 2023, 14:05 BST
  2. Submission deadline
    18 Aug 2023, 12:00 BST
  3. Contract starts
    1 Jan 2024

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

British Library

Contracting authorityBody governed by public lawRecreation, culture and religion British Library, UK-London: Data-processing equipment., UK, NW1 2DBContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • British Library 96 Euston Road, London, NW1 2DB, United Kingdom Email: andy.kemp@bl.uk Internet address: www.bl.ukReview body London

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria