UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

The British Library is seeking suppliers for the ‘British Library What’s on website’. This project seeks to create a new user-driven events website, which integrates with the British Library’s current ticketing platform Tessitura. This must also have the capability to cross-promote via API with our future CMS to allow event cross-promotion across our web estate.

The existing EKMS system cabinets which are manufactured by TRAKA. All of the hardware, firmware and the software have been serving beyond the manufacturer recommended life expectancy. This system requires an upgrade due to end of life hardware and outdated version of software, end of manufacturer support and spares non-availability. BL has an IP fibre optic network dedicated to the physical security systems on both sites. But the TRAKA System is currently installed using BL IT corporate network which connects hardware of both sites to a single Track System server hosted on BL SQL cloud.

The existing EKMS system cabinets which are manufactured by TRAKA. All of the hardware, firmware and the software have been serving beyond the manufacturer recommended life expectancy. This system requires an upgrade due to end of life hardware and outdated version of software, end of manufacturer support and spares non-availability. BL has an IP fibre optic network dedicated to the physical security systems on both sites. But the TRAKA System is currently installed using BL IT corporate network which connects hardware of both sites to a single Track System server hosted on BL SQL cloud.

The British Library are seeking a partner to deliver phase 1 of the Library's Web Foundations project to include the following outputs:- Replace the current interim website Give an excellent experience to users and editors Reflects the Library brand Is robust, scalable, sustainable and secure Allows for quick expansion of other content areas Provides a foundation for expansion and integration with backend systems in phase 2 and beyond.

The British Library are seeking a partner to deliver phase 1 of the Library's Web Foundations project to include the following outputs:- Replace the current interim website Give an excellent experience to users and editors Reflects the Library brand Is robust, scalable, sustainable and secure Allows for quick expansion of other content areas Provides a foundation for expansion and integration with backend systems in phase 2 and beyond.

The British Library is seeking highly skilled Audio Visual Technicians to support a wide range of cultural and commercial events. Technicians with expertise in Digital Audio Consoles, Lighting Control Systems, Projection and Video Wall Management, Data Switchers, Radio and Hardwired Microphones and Stage Setup and Teardown. A solid working knowledge of Dante IP audio distribution, PC/Mac operating systems, and the ability to set up, operate, and strike PA systems with up to four speaker arrays is essential. Additionally, the ability to create and manage monitor mixes for live performances is required.

The British Library is seeking highly skilled Audio Visual Technicians to support a wide range of cultural and commercial events. Technicians with expertise in Digital Audio Consoles, Lighting Control Systems, Projection and Video Wall Management, Data Switchers, Radio and Hardwired Microphones and Stage Setup and Teardown. A solid working knowledge of Dante IP audio distribution, PC/Mac operating systems, and the ability to set up, operate, and strike PA systems with up to four speaker arrays is essential. Additionally, the ability to create and manage monitor mixes for live performances is required.

Many of the British Library's early microfilms - some of which are now unique items in themselves - are on acetate film and will not survive in perpetuity without further intervention. The best way to prolong their life - and the life of many film-based materials is to store them in a cooler climate than is necessary for many non-film-based materials. Currently the British Library store these items in an external cold storage facility. The purpose of this RFI is to ascertain if other similar facilities are available in the United Kingdom. When submitting information, all organisations should note that this is not currently a tender opportunity but is part of a market consultation exercise aiming to ensure that the procurement route selected, and the options ultimately developed for any procurement are properly informed. Additional information: 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.

The British Library is seeking suppliers for Apprenticeship training services to deliver the training requirements for externally recruited apprentices and internal development apprenticeships. Additional information: 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.

The British Library is seeking suppliers for the Shared Repository Service (https://iro.bl.uk/) for its next phase of operation from April 2025 - March 2028 (36 months). The service currently provides discovery and access to over 16,000 research outputs, including articles, datasets, conference contributions, theses etc. It is a well-used service, with 809,262 views, 200,893 sessions, and 24,938 item requests between April 2023 - March 2024.

The British Library is seeking suppliers for the Shared Repository Service (https://iro.bl.uk/) for its next phase of operation from April 2025 – March 2028 (36 months). The service currently provides discovery and access to over 16,000 research outputs, including articles, datasets, conference contributions, theses etc. It is a well-used service, with 809,262 views, 200,893 sessions, and 24,938 item requests between April 2023 – March 2024.

Gardening (working title) is a major exhibition opening at the British Library's St Pancras site and in LKN partner library services in May 2025. Gardening is about the transformative power of gardening, and its impact on individuals, communities and the environment. The exhibition will start with the nurturing effect of gardening on us as individuals

The British Library is seeking suppliers for the evaluation of its Living Knowledge Network (LKN) panel exhibition.

The British Library is seeking suppliers for the evaluation of its Living Knowledge Network (LKN) panel exhibition.

Most NPLD content is provided by larger publishers through commercial supply chain channels and is accompanied by well-formed metadata. Following the cyber-attack, we are seeking a new platform to provide this Publisher Portal Service. This should utilise modern, scalable technology that meets the security needs of the British Library and our LDL partners.

Most NPLD content is provided by larger publishers through commercial supply chain channels and is accompanied by well-formed metadata. Following the cyber-attack, we are seeking a new platform to provide this Publisher Portal Service. This should utilise modern, scalable technology that meets the security needs of the British Library and our LDL partners.

The purpose of this tender is to procure a suite of brand-new digitisation equipment to support the high-quality, high-speed digital capture of a wide range of archival and heritage materials. The equipment required includes: •Two large-format line scanners (up to A0 size) for items such as newspapers •Six overhead line scanners suitable for documents such as journals •Four microfilm scanners capable of high-volume digitisation of various microfilm formats Where applicable, scanners should be equipped with features such as weighted book cradles and automatic or semi-automatic glass systems, with the capability to move the scanning bed independently of the glass to apply appropriate pressure in line with conservation standards To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=945231953

The purpose of this tender is to procure a suite of brand-new digitisation equipment to support the high-quality, high-speed digital capture of a wide range of archival and heritage materials. The equipment required includes: •Two large-format line scanners (up to A0 size) for items such as newspapers •Six overhead line scanners suitable for documents such as journals •Four microfilm scanners capable of high-volume digitisation of various microfilm formats This contract also covers on-site maintenance services. The contract shall be awarded in its entirety to one supplier and will not be let in lots due to the economic and practical efficiencies presented by a single contract delivery model as set out in the ITT documents. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Scanners./QT4X865VQ2 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/QT4X865VQ2

The Library is seeking to appoint a professional supplier to fulfil its Estates Maintenance contract. The contract covers the delivery of: • Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) services (both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive) • Environmental services • Fabric maintenance services (both PPM and reactive) • Accommodation services • Associated services A detailed requirement is provided within the Specification at Part C to the Procurement Document Set, downloadable via Delta E-sourcing. The Contract shall cover services across the Library’s entire portfolio, currently at St Pancras and Boston Spa. It is envisaged that the initial term of the contract will be 5 years, with an optional extension period of up to 5 years. The contract shall be awarded in its entirety and will not be let in lots due to the economic and practical efficiencies presented by a single contract delivery model. For further information please download the full document set via Delta E-sourcing. Preliminary market engagement took place prior to the commencement of the Procurement Process with a range of suppliers. The notice can be found here: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028930-2024?origin=SearchResults&p=1 For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Repair-and-maintenance-services./33Z26N9FUY To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/33Z26N9FUY

Digital preservation repositories are essential for effective custodianship, management, and preservation of modern digital library collections. The purpose of this procurement is to deliver a newly sustainable digital collections preservation repository that will re-establish our strategic capability to support very large-scale acquisition, management, and long-term preservation of an exceptionally diverse and ever-growing digital collection. The contract shall be awarded in its entirety and will not be let in lots due to the economic and practical efficiencies presented by a single contract delivery model. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=962751238