Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
British Library
British Library
UK-London: Data-processing equipment.
NW1 2DB
Contact
Kathryn Taylor
Telephone
+44 1937546744
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.delta-esourcing.com
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Recreation, culture and religion
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
002182 British Library Print Contract (1) Litho & Digital (2) Large-format Printing
Reference number
002182
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The purpose of this tender is to secure a print company (or companies) to manage all print requirements from receipt of files to delivery, storage and distribution, Lot 1 including a direct mail service, Lot 2 including installation.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £450,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 2
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
(1) Litho & Digital
(2) Large-format Printing
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
002182 British Library Print Contract (1) Litho & Digital
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets
- 22458000 - Bespoke printed matter
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1: We are seeking a printing company to manage its print production (litho and digital), storage, distribution and management information requirements of a wide range of printed materials, including a direct mail service.
Lot 2: We are seeking a large format print company to print and install our onsite signage and other large print items such as banners/portable display items.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £450,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 January 2024
End date
31 January 2029
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Initial 4 x 12 months with annual reviews plus 1 x 12 month option
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 5
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Initial 4 x 12 months with annual reviews plus 1 x 12 month option
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
: 002182 British Library Print Contract (2) Large-format Printing
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets
- 22458000 - Bespoke printed matter
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI - London
Main site or place of performance
LONDON
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The British Library is seeking suppliers for both print (standard litho and digital) and large format print, or a supplier who can provide both.
Lot 1: We are seeking a printing company to manage its print production (litho and digital), storage, distribution and management information requirements of a wide range of printed materials, including a direct mail service.
Lot 2: We are seeking a large format print company to print and install our onsite signage and other large print items such as banners/portable display items.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 January 2024
End date
31 December 2029
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
initial period of 4 x 12 months with annual reviews plus 1 x 12 month option
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 5
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
initial period of 4 x 12 months with annual reviews plus 1 x 12 month option
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
18 August 2023
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) 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.
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GO Reference: GO-2023717-PRO-23421346
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
British Library 96 Euston Road, London, NW1 2DB, United Kingdom Email: andy.kemp@bl.uk Internet address: www.bl.uk
London
Country
United Kingdom