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Tenders published: 229
Total value: £317.1m
Open now: 0
Last activity: 2026-06-30

Spending over time

Published tender value by year, from official notices.

£3m

£2m

£3m

£41m

£54m

£198m

£6m

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

When they’ll likely tender next

British Library re-tenders these categories on a measurable cycle. Estimates come from their own published history — an overdue cycle means the last round has lapsed and a new notice could appear at any time.

Category	Typical cycle	Next expected	Door open?
Research & Development	~every 39 months	Overdue — may re-tender at any time	61% of repeats go to a supplier this buyer hasn’t used · the previous winner returns 8%
Radio, TV & Communications Equipment	~every 21 months	Overdue — may re-tender at any time	75% of repeats go to a supplier this buyer hasn’t used · the previous winner returns 9%
Repair & Maintenance	~every 4 months	Overdue — may re-tender at any time	74% of repeats go to a supplier this buyer hasn’t used · the previous winner returns 7%
Recreation, Culture & Sport	~every 4 months	Overdue — may re-tender at any time	89% of repeats go to a supplier this buyer hasn’t used · the previous winner returns 6%
Software & IT Systems	~every 28 months	Overdue — may re-tender at any time	69% of repeats go to a supplier this buyer hasn’t used · the previous winner returns 6%
IT Services	~every 1 month	Overdue — may re-tender at any time	66% of repeats go to a supplier this buyer hasn’t used · the previous winner returns 5%
Printed Matter & Publishing	~every 1 month	Overdue — may re-tender at any time	79% of repeats go to a supplier this buyer hasn’t used · the previous winner returns 8%
Security, Defence & Safety Equipment	~every 50 months	Oct 2028	81% of repeats go to a supplier this buyer hasn’t used · the previous winner returns 7%