The National Library of Scotland and the National Records of Scotland jointly require a contract for the supply and delivery of archival boxboard of a range of sizes and weights, to be folded at the organisations' premises using KasemakeCAD box making machines. The boxes will be used to house collection materials, protecting them from fluctuations in temperature and relative humidity, exposure to light and dust, handling damage and the accidental release of water.
All storage and archival work undertaken by the Organisations is carried out in compliance with ISO 16245:2009 Information and documentation - Boxes, file covers and other enclosures, made from cellulosic materials, for storage of paper and parchment documents; and BS 4971:2017 Conservation and care of archive and library collections.
The National Library of Scotland is undertaking pre-market engagement via the PIN to identify interested parties. The Library is seeking a suitably qualified, experienced, knowledgeable and innovative Service Provider to provide a financial system.
Please record your expression of interest via PCS.
The National Library of Scotland (“the Library”) is planning a procurement exercise for a cloud based Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) that includes service desk capabilities. The system must be compatible with tablet devices and able to integrate seamlessly with SFG20 via API. At this point the Library is seeking feedback from the industry to determine best practice in providing the appropriate product to deliver on the Library’s requirements.
The Library requires to demonstrate not only commercial “Best Value”, but also acknowledge the importance for structured, open and positive working relationships that will deliver a positive experience for all involved.
The Library currently uses ShireSystem’s cloud base Pirana and the contract is coming to an end in May 2025. It is anticipated that a new CMMS system will be required to replace the old one by March 2025 and will run for 5 - 10 years.
The National Library of Scotland is seeking to carry out the following works at its Causewayside building at 33 Salisbury Place, Edinburgh:
Remove the existing smoke extract system.
Form new smoke extract shafts.
Install a new smoke extract system
Associated AHU upgrades and damper replacement.
We are seeking feedback from the industry to determine market interest with regards to the procurement of this regulated works contract of circa 5M GBP (excluding vat)
Information provided in response to the RFI will be used in the development of the procurement strategy(s) and determining the scope, ensuring that any procurement route either “Open” or “Restricted” subsequently selected is attractive to the marketplace and provide a competitive tendering environment for the delivery of the requirement.
No single response will define the procurement strategy in totality, responses will however be used to inform the approach to market.
It is the sole discretion of the Library to use or disregard information, comments etc. provided in respect of any response and or future correspondence when compiling tender documentation.
This RFI summaries certain aspects of the scope of requirement and potential tender exercise(s).
Additional information on Library procurement policy and procedures can be found at this link https://www.nls.uk/about-us/procurement
The National Library of Scotland (“the Library”) is planning a procurement exercise for a large format flat-bed digitisation system that will digitise large single sheet materials as part of multi-year digitisation programme. At this point the Library is seeking feedback from the industry to determine best practice in providing the appropriate product to deliver on the Library’s requirements. Further information is available in the additional document.
The National Library of Scotland is undertaking pre-market engagement via the PIN notice to identify interested parties. The National Library of Scotland is seeking a suitably qualified, experienced, knowledgeable and innovative Service Provider to provide project management and professional property services to support the Library.
Please record your expression of interest via PCS.
The National Library of Scotland (“the Library”) is looking for a cloud-based Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) with service desk capabilities. It also requires to be compatible with tablet devices and integrate seamlessly with SFG20 via API.