Archival Boxboard
About This Opportunity
This is a supplies contract in the media and communication sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the media and communication sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
The National Library of Scotland and the National Records of Scotland jointly entered into contract for the supply and delivery of archival boxboard of a range of sizes and weights, to be cut and folded at the organisations' premises using KasemakeCAD box making machines. The boxes will be used to house collection materials, protecting them from fluctuations in temperature and relative humidity, exposure to light and dust, handling damage and the accidental release of water.
All storage and archival work undertaken by the Organisations is carried out in compliance with ISO 16245:2009 Information and documentation - Boxes, file covers and other enclosures, made from cellulosic materials, for storage of paper and parchment documents; and BS 4971:2017 Conservation and care of archive and library collections.
In addition, the contract includes the uplift of pallets and boxboard off-cuts.
The National Library of Scotland and National Records of Scotland jointly procured a contract for the supply and delivery of archival boxboard and associated services (uplift of off-cuts and pallets). Lead tendering organisation was the National Library. Tender evaluation was carried out jointly between both organisations, and included the assessment of sample materials from all tenderers.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on July 8, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 064036-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About National Library of Scotland
National Library of Scotland has issued 51 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 14 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, General Supplies & Services, and Culture, Heritage & Tourism. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via Public Contracts Scotland and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: July 8, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by National Library of Scotland in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Supplies contract in the Media & Communications sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
KLUG-CONSERVATION, Walter Klug GmbH & Co. KG was awarded the contract for £577,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 064036-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to KLUG-CONSERVATION, Walter Klug GmbH & Co. KG. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
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