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Box-Making Machine Replacement

National Records of Scotland(buyer)

Published
Published 28 October 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 27 November 2026 (14 days left)

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Overview

National Records of Scotland is procuring the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, and training for a replacement box-making machine to support in-house production of archival storage boxes and preservation packaging. The scope also includes associated software, warranty, maintenance, and support services, with an estimated total value of £114,000. Submissions for this active contract opportunity must be delivered by 27 November 2026.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£114,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Public Contracts Regulations 2015
Published
28 October 2026
Deadline
27 November 2026
Classification (CPV)
Machinery for paper or paperboard production

Competition and scoring criteria

Expected competition

4

Median bids on comparable tenders

Open and restricted tenders in Industrial machinery drew a median of 4 bids over the last 24 months; 15% received only one.

How bids will be scored

Price 30% · Quality 70%

  • Technical Submission70%
  • Price30%

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Market context

Typical award in Industrial machinery

£125,783

Median of 1,944 awards in the last 24 months

National Records of Scotland in the last 12 months

55

contracts awarded, worth £6,821,469 in total

Notice history

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  1. Contract Notice

    28 October 2026

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