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In deliveryUnited KingdomServicesFramework agreement£1,800,000

002713 British Library Conservation, Bindery & Enclosures Framework

Published
Published 7 January 2026
Deadline
Closed 2 February 2026

Overview

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

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£1,800,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
7 January 2026
Questions by
23 January 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Bookbinding and finishing servicesBookbinding services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£1,800,000
Award date
19 March 2026
Contract period
31 March 2026 → 31 March 2027
Winners
  • DOWNIE ALLISON DOWNIE LIMITED
  • FARCROFT RESTORATIONS LTD
  • MAX COMMUNICATIONS LTD
  • RDW BOOK AND PAPER CONSERVATION LIMITED
  • SPINK AND THACKRAY (LEEDS) LIMITED
  • SYCAMORE BOOKBINDING, RESTORATION & PAPER CONSERVATION LIMITED
  • THE BOOKENDS BINDERY LTD

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract

    20 May 2026

    View notice ↗
  2. Contract

    19 March 2026

    View notice ↗
  3. Contract Notice

    7 January 2026

    View notice ↗

Contracting authority

  • British Library Board

    Buyer

    London, United Kingdom

    GB-PPON: PCXZ-9362-XQJM

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Awarded: 002713 British Library Conservation, Bindery & Enclosures Framework — won by DOWNIE ALLISON DOWNIE LIMITED +6 — Skim