Supply of European Printed Music to the British Library
The British library · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of European Printed Music to the British Library
Awarded 30 Mar 2020
Awarded30 Mar 2020
Value£225,000.00
SupplierOtto Harrassowitz GmbH & Co. KG
AgencyThe British library
RegionLondon
CategoryArts & Culture
Ended 3y 7mo ago2y 12mo term
Awarded 30 Mar 2020Expired 29 Mar 2023
About
The British Library awarded a contract to Otto Harrassowitz GmbH & Co.
KG for the supply of European printed music.
The material comprises printed music published and commercially available primarily in Europe, ranging from editions and facsimiles of a high scholarly standard, including full critical apparatus, to less scholarly editions of a high standard aimed towards the performer.
A small number of orders may be placed for printed music published and commercially available outside Europe.
The contract value is £225,000.
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