British Library: 002182 British Library Print Contract (1) Litho & Digital (2) Large-format Printing

UK-UK-London: Data-processing equipment.: Printed matter and related products.
Section I: Contracting Authority
      I.1) Name and addresses
             British Library
             British Library, UK-London: Data-processing equipment., NW1 2DB, United Kingdom
             Tel. +44 1937546744, Email: kathryn.taylor@bl.uk
             Contact: Kathryn Taylor
             Main Address: https://www.delta-esourcing.com, Address of the buyer profile: www.bl.uk
             NUTS Code: UK
      I.2) Joint procurement
      The contract involves joint procurement: No.
      In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not provided       
      The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: No.
      I.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 abovementioned address
      Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically via https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ 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: Not provided
      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: 002182 British Library Print Contract (1) Litho & Digital (2) Large-format Printing       
      Reference Number: 002182
      II.1.2) Main CPV Code:
      22000000 - Printed matter and related products.

      II.1.3) Type of contract: SUPPLIES
      II.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.       
      II.1.5) Estimated total value:
      Value excluding VAT: 450,000       
      Currency: GBP
      II.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

II.2) Description
II.2) Description Lot No. 1
      
      II.2.1) Title: 002182 British Library Print Contract (1) Litho & Digital       
      Lot No: 1       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets.
      22458000 - Bespoke printed matter.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UK UNITED KINGDOM
      
      II.2.4) Description of 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.
      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: 450,000       
      Currency: GBP       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Start: 01/01/2024 / End: 31/01/2029       
      This contract is subject to renewal: Yes       
      Description of renewals: Initial 4 x 12 months with annual reviews plus 1 x 12 month option
      II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited:
             Envisaged minimum number: 5
             
      Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: Not provided
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: Yes
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       Yes             
      Description of options: Initial 4 x 12 months with annual reviews plus 1 x 12 month option
      II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
      Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: 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       
      Identification of the project: Not provided             
      II.2.14) Additional information: Not provided       
II.2) Description Lot No. 2
      
      II.2.1) Title: : 002182 British Library Print Contract (2) Large-format Printing       
      Lot No: 2       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets.
      22458000 - Bespoke printed matter.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UKI LONDON
      
      II.2.4) Description of 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.
      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: Not provided       
      Currency: Not provided       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Start: 01/01/2024 / End: 31/12/2029       
      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
      II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited:
             Envisaged minimum number: 5
             
      Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: Not provided
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: Yes
      II.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
      II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
      Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: 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       
      Identification of the project: Not provided             
      II.2.14) Additional information: Not provided       


Section III: Legal, Economic, Financial And Technical Information
   III.1) Conditions for participation
      III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
      List and brief description of conditions:          
      Not Provided       
      III.1.2) Economic and financial standing          
      Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents       
      List and brief description of selection criteria:       
      Not Provided    
      Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :       
      Not Provided    
      III.1.3) Technical and professional ability    
      Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
      List and brief description of selection criteria:       
      Not Provided      
      Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :          
      Not Provided   
      III.1.5) Information about reserved contracts (if applicable)   
      The contract is reserved to sheltered workshops and economic operators aiming at the social and professional integration of disabled or disadvantaged persons: No       
      The execution of the contract is restricted to the framework of sheltered employment programmes: No    
      
   III.2) Conditions related to the contract
         
      III.2.2) Contract performance conditions          
      Not Provided          
      III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
      Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract: No

Section IV: Procedure
   IV.1) Description RESTRICTED
      IV.1.1) Type of procedure: Restricted   
   
   IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system    
         The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement - NO        
         The procurement involves the setting up of a dynamic purchasing system - NO    
         In the case of framework agreements justification for any duration exceeding 4 years: Not Provided    
   
   
   IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction:
      An electronic auction will be used: No
      Additional information about electronic auction: Not provided
   IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
      The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes       
   IV.2) Administrative information
      IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure:
         Notice number in the OJ S: Not provided       
      IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
       Date: 18/08/2023 Time: 12:00
      IV.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates: Not Provided       
      IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English,       
      IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender: Not Provided      
      

Section VI: Complementary Information
   VI.1) Information about recurrence
   This is a recurrent procurement: No    
   Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Not provided
   VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
   Electronic ordering will be used No       
   Electronic invoicing will be accepted No       
   Electronic payment will be used No       
   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:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-UK-London:-Data-processing-equipment.:-Printed-matter-and-related-products./U5R42CDF73

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/U5R42CDF73
   VI.4) Procedures for review
   VI.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, United Kingdom
   VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures:
Not provided
   VI.4.3) Review procedure
   Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:    
    Not Provided    
   VI.4.4) Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained:
Not provided
   VI.5) Date Of Dispatch Of This Notice: 17/07/2023

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