Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf2-06ae-72d5-b9e6-f2d84a43e2e4/book-printing-framework [Skip to main content](#main-content) closedGBrestricted procedureSuitable for SMEs # Book Printing Framework [British Library](https://tendernation.io/buyers/british-library) Estimated value Not stated Published 25 Jan 2016 Deadline Closed 16 Feb 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender The British Library is seeking to establish a framework contract with a number of printing companies around the world who are capable of producing books to the highest quality on a call off basis under the required response times. The supplier will receive print-ready PDFs from the Library and will deal with all aspects of subsequent production – paper, printing, binding, shipping – up to delivery of bound copies. We do not provide proofs for colour-matching and suppliers will be expected to print to standard ink densities and within typical parameters. The framework arrangement will contain no contractual commitment on any party for the provision of any particular quantities of service, nor will it involve any commitment to purchase. The framework will be for ad-hoc tasks and will be non-exclusive. Duration of the framework is expected to be a maximum of 4 years. The framework arrangement will be constituted in 3 Lots, as follows: Lot 1 - Mono Books; Lot 2 - Four-Colour Books required on short schedules; Lot 3 - Four-Colour Books required on less urgent schedules. A Lot summary of the requirement is attached in the PQQ Document. If you are interested in participating in this tender please go to the British Library’s e-tendering portal at [bl.bravosolution.co.uk](https://bl.bravosolution.co.uk), click on ‘Opportunity Listings’ and follow the on screen instructions in regards to registration and downloading the tender documents. Read full description ## CPV classification Printing and distribution services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/3b342459-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileBritish Library: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/british-library)[SectorMore Business services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/business-services) ## More tenders like this [Employee Screening Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority 16 days left 2 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a145df-100b-70ec-8bcc-3630f263230d/employee-screening)[Invitation to Tender- For the provision of viability evidence and assessment of the West Suffolk Local Plan and the introduction of a CIL charging schedule. West Suffolk Council 30 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-5763-721c-b887-6f844f9f4360/invitation-to-tender-for-the-provision-of-viability-evidence-and-assessment-of)[BaDC-1727 Retford Buttermarket Food Hall Operator Opportunity Bassetlaw District Council 41 days left 27 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-57cd-73bf-b1f5-a8a4f0713a79/badc-1727-retford-buttermarket-food-hall-operator-opportunity)[Consultancy Services for an Independent Mixed-Use Viability, Market Demand and Development Options Review - Fleetwood Farm, Banks West Lancashire Borough Council 20 days left 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-59d8-704e-b46c-727e4a0e571e/consultancy-services-for-an-independent-mixed-use-viability-market-demand-and-d)[UEFA EURO 28 Birmingham Host City - Festival Development Birmingham City Council 21 days left 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14495-7fd3-7021-b8b4-8cbe13597d01/uefa-euro-28-birmingham-host-city-festival-development)[Evaluation specialist Dartmoor’s Dynamic Landscapes programme (natural environment, landscape heritage, culture) Dartmoor National Park Authority 15 days left 1 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1434c-ece2-7261-8fb5-e68bdb54c1e9/evaluation-specialist-dartmoors-dynamic-landscapes-programme-natural-environme)