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002817 RFI - SaaS Managed File Transer (MFT) Solution

British Library · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

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Opportunity overview

The British Library’s current fragmented transfer mechanisms are inefficient and does not meet our current needs. We are seeking a SaaS Managed File Transfer (MFT) platform to provide a standardized secure, controlled, auditable, automated and scalable digital file transfer to handle multi-terabyte size data. This solution should strengthen collaboration with external partners and address persistent challenges such as variable partner technology capabilities and inconsistent practices. The purpose of this exercise is to refresh our understanding of the MFT tools currently available, that will enable the British Library to continue its progress toward a more standardised approach. This includes ensuring we can meet the data transfers needs both internally and externally – a variety of file formats including images and recordings, be broadly compatible with partners of diverse size partners (single donors, large publishers, private and public business), reporting and auditing, as well as the key business processes and capabilities that will underpin organisational planning and decision‐making during this period.

Classification

  • CPV72212731 — File security software development services

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
002817
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
No
Status
planning

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
planning

Contract period

Starts
15 May 2026, 00:00
Ends
5 Jun 2026, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
72212731
Description
File security software development services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Planning and budget

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Description
We are seeking a SaaS Managed File Transfer (MFT) platform to provide a standardized secure, controlled, auditable, automated and scalable digital file transfer to handle multi-terabyte size data. This solution should strengthen collaboration with external partners and address persistent challenges such as variable partner technology capabilities and inconsistent practices. 5.RFI Timetable Publish RFI14 May 2026 Initial Responses returned by05 June 2026 Shortlist and Clarifications12 June 2026 PresentationsTBC RFI Concludes 19 June 2026
Due
5 Jun 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled

Documents

Entry 1
Id
044176-2026
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Published
14 May 2026, 07:27
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
British Library
Id
GB-PPON-PCXZ-9362-XQJM

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PCXZ-9362-XQJM

Address

Street Address
British Library, 96 Euston Road
Locality
London
Postal Code
NW1 2DB
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKI31

Contact

Name
Nikki Drydale
Telephone
+44 1937546146

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UKI31 · NW1 2DB · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 044176-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·