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Archival Boxboard

National Library of Scotland

The National Library of Scotland and National Records of Scotland wish to jointly procure a contract for the supply and delivery of archival boxboard and associated services (uplift of off-cuts and pallets). This contract will replace the current contract that is due to end in summer 2026. Lead tenderer is the National Library. Tender evaluation will be carried out jointly between both organisations. Please note that sample materials will be required as part of the tender evaluation process. These must arrive at the identified premises (in Edinburgh) no later than the tender closing date. Both organisations use KasemakeCAD box making machines for the production of archival boxes. The Library also uses a Global RBC70 die-cutting machine. The contract is expected to run for an initial 2 years, with 2x 24 months optional extensions depending on performance and budget availability. It is anticipated that the joint spend under this contract averages 80,000 GBP per annum. However, this may change depending on institutional need.

Award criteria

Quality: 40, Price: 30

Contract period

720 days

Renewal policy

2x 24 months depending on performance, requirement, and budget availability.

Metadata

Contract ID
rls-18-APR553067
Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827207
Tender ID
2025.26.058
Buyer name
National Library of Scotland
Parties involved
  • National Library of Scotland
  • National Records of Scotland
  • Edinburgh Sheriff Court
Value
GBP 480,000
Bid Opening Date
04/05/2026 (in 21 days)
Award start date
04/05/2026 (in 21 days)
Tender end date
04/05/2026 (in 21 days)
Procurement method
Open procedure
Procurement method details
Open procedure
Main procurement category
goods
Submission method
electronicSubmission
Submission terms - language
en
Submission terms - bid validity period
Unknown bid validity period
Techniques - Has framework agreement
No
Techniques - Framework agreement maximum participants
Unknown maximum participants
Number of lots
1
Lot details (Maximum lots bid per supplier)
Unknown maximum lots bid per supplier
Communication channel
Unknown communication channel
Covered By
GPA
Legal basis
32014L0024
Legal basis scheme
CELEX
Classification (Primary)
22992000: Hand-made paper or paperboard (CPV)
Classification (Additional)
  • 22993100: Photosensitive paper or paperboard
  • 22993200: Heat-sensitive paper or paperboard
  • 22993300: Thermographic paper or paperboard