Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
British Library
United Kingdom
St Pancras
96 Euston Road
NW1 2DB
UK
Contact person: Andy Kemp
Telephone: +44 1937546387
E-mail: andy.kemp@bl.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-96-Euston-Road:-Plastic-products./AM2N27BCJ7
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/AM2N27BCJ7
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/AM2N27BCJ7
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Recreation, culture and religion
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
British Library Boston Spa Building 33 Totes
Reference number: 002307
II.1.2) Main CPV code
19520000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
The British Library is seeking suppliers to design, manufacture and supply storage totes for a new high density, automated storage facility at the Boston Spa site in West Yorkshire
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
3 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Boston Spa Renewed programme is a c.£95m new masterplan for the Library’s 43 acre site at Boston Spa, comprising the design and construction of a new automated storage facility (Building 33) and site wide refurbishments and landscaping. To date, the programme has delivered;
•The procurement and management of a professional team to design, cost and manage the project to RIBA Stage 4
•A successful planning application
•Enabling projects including relocation of c.400 staff into interim accommodation (on site) and movement of c.900km of collections (on and off site)
•Completion of stage 1 construction package including demolitions around the proposed site for the new building
•Initial development of the automated infrastructure solution for Building 33 through Wates and SSI Schaefer, working with the Library appointed professional team
The stage 2 construction contract for Building 33 was awarded to Wates Construction Limited who commenced on site in July 2023. SSI Schaefer have been subcontracted by Wates to deliver the automated infrastructure. The construction is scheduled to complete in late 2025.
The Library now needs to appoint a supplier who can produce bespoke totes and central dividers which will enable the storage building to become operational. Suppliers are also asked to quote for lateral dividers.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
3 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2024
End:
31/03/2027
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
Yes
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/AM2N27BCJ7
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
29/01/2024
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
29/01/2024
Local time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.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.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
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GO Reference: GO-20231215-PRO-24786764
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
British Library
St Pancras, 96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
15/12/2023