Scope
Reference
002619
Description
Support and maintenance for the IDP 4D database utilised by the British Library as the repository for the 50,000 records from Dunhuang and other sites of the Eastern Silk Roads to be stored and made freely available online.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £136,449.98 excluding VAT
- £163,739.98 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
12 February 2026
Contract dates
- 13 February 2026 to 31 March 2029
- 3 years, 1 month, 16 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72415000 - World wide web (www) site operation host services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
Below the threshold
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
Absence of competition for technical reasons and that there are no
reasonable alternatives
Supplier
4D SAS
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXQW-4267-RQMJ
66 Route de Sartrouville Parc des Erables - Batiment 4 - rdc gauche Parc des Erables - Batiment 4 - rdc gauche
Le Pecq
78230
France
Email: info-intl@4D.com
Website: http://www.4D.com
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
British Library Board
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCXZ-9362-XQJM
96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@bl.uk
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Organisation type: Public authority - central government