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    ContractsAudio Visual Hardware and Software Contractor for Digital Collections Loan System
    Awarded contract

    Audio Visual Hardware and Software Contractor for Digital Collections Loan System

    Awarded
    £44.9k
    Published 4 Jun 2026

    British Library seeks an AV contractor to develop hardware, software, and casing infrastructure for their digital collections loan system.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· EnglandPublished 4 Jun 2026· 4 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £44.9k
    Published 4 Jun 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £44,914
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      IT & Software
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      England

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • SS
      STAND + STARE LTD
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 4 months ago.

    4 June 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    The British Library is seeking an experienced Audio Visual Hardware and Software Contractor to design, develop, and deliver a complete solution for supporting the loan of digital collections. The scope includes: (1) physical structure and casing to house and protect equipment, (2) hardware components necessary for audio-visual playback and distribution, and (3) software applications to manage the digital collection loan process, track usage, and facilitate user access. The contractor will work with the Library to ensure the solution integrates with existing systems, meets preservation and accessibility standards, and provides a reliable platform for patrons to borrow and use digital content. Interested suppliers should have demonstrated experience with audio-visual systems, digital asset management, and institutional library environments.

    Track record

    2 awards · 2 winners
    Thin record

    Only 2 prior awards here — too little to read.

    In this category, British Library Board has awarded 2 contracts to 2 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. TISL Ltd1× · 50%
    2. STAND + STARE LTD1× · 50%

    Across this category, the most active winners are MAGNA VITAE, WILLMOTT DIXON CONSTRUCTION LIMITED, TRIGGER PRODUCTIONS LTD — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06ad0a

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