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Digitisation Studio Equipment Maintenance

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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31 Mar 2025 at 09:48

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04 Apr 2024 at 13:20

Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives has completed the procurement process to appoint a contractor for the maintenance of imaging equipment within its Digitisation Studio. This contract falls under the industry categories of office and computing machinery and repair and maintenance services. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure method, with the tender period concluding on 15th March 2024. The contract period will span from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2026. Key stakeholders include The National Archives as the buying organisation located in Richmond, England, and Icam Archives Systems Ltd, an SME, as the appointed supplier. The total value of the awarded contract is £59,564 GBP.

This tender opens up significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in equipment maintenance, particularly those familiar with imaging and digitisation technology. Companies within the office and electrical machinery sectors stand to benefit from this contract, providing ongoing business and leading to potential growth through long-term engagement with The National Archives. With a location in Richmond, businesses operating nearby or having a robust service delivery capacity will be well-positioned to compete effectively for future similar tenders.

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Notice Title

Digitisation Studio Equipment Maintenance

Notice Description

The National Archives is seeking to appoint a maintenance contractor for some of its imaging equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-23019bbc-65fb-425e-b18d-1321c4e03a4a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ae63d43-ada2-4be2-b7dc-79ead511b78b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,564 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nationalarchives.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 4DU
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ICAM ARCHIVES SYSTEMS

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