Tender

Upgrade primary digitisation lab to Cultural Heritage Standards

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Tender

19 Feb 2021 at 10:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter is currently seeking bids for the upgrade of its primary digitisation lab to meet Cultural Heritage Standards. This open procurement process falls under the goods category, specifically aimed at laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The tender was published on 19 February 2021, with submissions due by 5 March 2021, and the contract is expected to commence on 15 March 2021, lasting until 15 March 2022. The estimated value of the contract is £68,000, with a minimum budget of £30,000. This opportunity is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-end imaging equipment, particularly those able to supply a 150MP dedicated cultural heritage camera system. Companies focused on laboratory or precision equipment with a proven track record in enhancing workflow efficiency and quality may find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract. The open nature of the procurement process implies that both large vendors and smaller suppliers can engage, promoting growth in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Upgrade primary digitisation lab to Cultural Heritage Standards

Notice Description

Our primary digitisation lab is used for a wide variety of projects working with both bound and flat material, as well as negatives and slides. It is currently equipped with a Phase One XF / IQ3 100MP camera, mounted on an iCam Guardian copystand. We are looking to upgrade to a 150MP dedicated cultural heritage camera system to enable us to maximise the level of detail we can capture, and to improve workflow efficiency.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3715852e-3c7f-44b8-bdca-d61dafb4052e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£68,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Mar 2021 - 15 Mar 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Further Information

Notice Documents

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