FTS UK public procurement

002713 British Library Conservation, Bindery & Enclosures Framework

British Library Board

CompleteOCDS ID ocds-h6vhtk-0600dd
Tender value£1,800,0003 awards · 3 contracts

01 Procurement

Tender overview

Updated 20 May 2026
Buyer
British Library Board
Status
Complete
Procurement method
Open procedure
Category
services
CPV classification
Not supplied
Tender period
Not supplied — 2 February 2026

Description

The British Library is establishing a framework arrangement with suppliers who can demonstrate their capability in providing high quality conservation and binding services to Library collections. This Tender is divided into 3 Lots and the classification of lots is based on types of treatment, as stated below. 1.Lot 1 - Conservation of volumes covered in leather, cloth, buckram or paper as well as general paper conservation 2.Lot 2 - Rebinding and binding of unbound material, including lettering 3.Lot 3 - Buckram-covered enclosures for Library collections, including lettering

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02 Awards and contracts

Published award records

3 shown
Active

Lot 1 - Conservation of volumes covered in leather, cloth, buckram or paper as well as general paper conservation

Awarded
19 March 2026
Award value
£1,260,000
Suppliers
5
Signed contract
30 March 2026
Active

Lot 2. Rebinding and binding of unbound material, including lettering

Awarded
19 March 2026
Award value
£360,000
Suppliers
6
Signed contract
30 March 2026
Active

Lot 3 - Buckram-covered enclosures for Library collections, including lettering

Awarded
19 March 2026
Award value
£180,000
Suppliers
7
Signed contract
30 March 2026

03 Organisations

Buyers, suppliers and other parties

8 parties
Buyer

British Library Board

96 Euston Road, London, UKI31, NW1 2DB, United Kingdom

GB-PPON PCXZ-9362-XQJM
Supplier

SYCAMORE BOOKBINDING, RESTORATION & PAPER CONSERVATION LIMITED

Unit 7 Sycamore House Engine Lane, Moorgreen Industrial Park, Eastwood, UKF16, NG16 3QU, United Kingdom

Companies House 08296127 →
Supplier

THE BOOKENDS BINDERY LTD

Suite 1b1, Argyle House Northside, Northwood Hills, UKI74, HA6 1NW, United Kingdom

Companies House 10996476 →

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04 Provenance

Source for this process

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