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Storage of the British Library's RMS and Sound Archive Collection

Awarded to COMPASS MINERALS STORAGE & ARCHIVES LIMITED

British Library Board(buyer)

Published
Published 20 August 2026

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Overview

The British Library Board procured long-term storage services for its RMS and Sound Archive collections, including retrieval, transport, and return services. The contract was awarded to COMPASS MINERALS STORAGE & ARCHIVES LIMITED on 29 June 2026 for £174,000 and is now complete.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Procedure
Below threshold - award under framework
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Framework
Records Information Management, Digital Solutions and Associated Services 2
Published
20 August 2026
Classification (CPV)
Storage and retrieval services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£174,000
Award date
29 June 2026
Contract period
30 June 2026 → 30 June 2028
Contract length
2 years
Could run to
30 June 2030
Winner
  • COMPASS MINERALS STORAGE & ARCHIVES LIMITED

This contract ends on 30 June 2028, or 30 June 2030 if every extension is used.

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About the winner

COMPASS MINERALS STORAGE & ARCHIVES LIMITED

Based in
London
Public contracts won
16
Across UK and EU notices

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Market context

Typical award in Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

£193,080

Median of 909 awards in the last 24 months

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British Library Board in the last 12 months

70

contracts awarded, worth £14,156,902 in total

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  1. Contract

    20 August 2026

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