Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c58-8b3d-73e9-84cf-1971861fdf70/book-printing-framework closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Book Printing Framework [British Library](https://tendernation.io/buyers/british-library) Estimated value Not stated Published 7 Mar 2020 Deadline Closed 9 Apr 2020 ## 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. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Short description: Instead of: 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. The framework contract will be non-exclusive and successful companies will be given the opportunity to tender for suitable titles as they enter production. Read: Due to the recent global pandemic of COVID-19, The British Library has taken the decision to pause this Invitation to Tender (ITT) until the autumn, as we don't have any clear dates when things will resume to normal, We will alert you as soon as we know when this ITT will be re-published. I just want to take the opportunity to thank you for your interest In this opportunity. > Other additional information: Due to the recent global pandemic of COVID-19, The British Library has taken the decision to pause this Invitation to Tender (ITT) until the autumn, as we don't have any clear dates when things will resume to normal,We will alert you as soon as we know when this ITT will be re-published. I just want to take the opportunity to thank you for your interest In this opportunity. ### The British Library 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. The framework contract will be non-exclusive and successful companies will be given the opportunity to tender for suitable titles as they enter production. Read full description ## CPV classification Printed books Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/8350fa7a-226c-4d12-bdb5-71113df2093c) 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](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile British Library: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/british-library) [Sector More Printed matter & publishing tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/printed-matter-publishing) ## More tenders like this [Tickets – g00402\_2026 - fornitura DI DI rotoli DI biglietti DI esazione pedaggio. · Autostrada Brescia Verona Vicenza Padova SPA · 40 days left · 28 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-43bb-71ac-b458-bacc38f6a110/italy-tickets-g00402-2026-fornitura-di-di-rotoli-di-biglietti-di-esazione) [Savings stamps – 23/2026 · ΕΤΑΙΡΕΙΑ ΥΔΡΕΥΣΗΣ ΚΑΙ ΑΠΟΧΕΤΕΥΣΗΣ ΘΕΣΣΑΛΟΝΙΚΗΣ ΑΝΩΝΥΜΗ ΕΤΑΙΡΕΙΑ · 32 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-38cf-7109-affa-f45b1b265399/greece-savings-stamps-232026) [Miscellaneous printed matter – TISKOVINE IN ETIKETE · Univerzitetni Klinični Center Maribor · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-0ca1-70c1-a249-d897cdab4d02/slovenia-miscellaneous-printed-matter-tiskovine-in-etikete) [Newsprint, handmade paper and other uncoated paper or paperboard for graphic purposes – Papiers reprographiques · Sénat · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-21e8-731f-8516-743acf6d0cad/france-newsprint-handmade-paper-and-other-uncoated-paper-or-paperboard-for-gr) [Printed books – achat de livres imprimes POUR LE reseau des equipements culturels de gpsea (2027-2030) · Grand Paris Sud Est Avenir · 17 days left · 4 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-170f-70dd-a381-186e516c1f4c/france-printed-books-achat-de-livres-imprimes-pour-le-reseau-des-equipements) [Advertising material – Dostawa materiałów promujących województwo w zakresie działań wspierających przedsiębiorczość i na potrzeby wydarzeń gospodarczych. · Województwo Łódzkie · 37 days left · 25 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-923b-7046-8765-bdf658c0db38/poland-advertising-material-dostawa-materialow-promujacych-wojewodztwo-w-zak)