Archival Boxboard

National Library of ScotlandcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-065ac032014L0024planned
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Estimated value

£480k

goods

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

24 Feb 2026

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Description

The National Library of Scotland and the National Records of Scotland jointly require a contract for the supply and delivery of archival boxboard of a range of sizes and weights, to be 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.

Scope

Reference
2025.26.058
Total value
£480,000 excluding VAT
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates

2x 24 months depending on performance, requirement, and budget availability.

Main category
goods
CPV classifications
22993100
22993200
22993300
Contract locations
Scotland

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Technical Properties40quality
Delivery10quality
Contract Management and Business Continuity5quality
Fair Work First5quality
Sample Materials40quality
30price