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Multi-Spectral Imaging System

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jan 2019 at 16:54

TenderAmendment

30 Nov 2018 at 10:15

Tender

19 Nov 2018 at 16:06

Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives has initiated a procurement process for a Multi-Spectral Imaging System, targeting the office and computing machinery sector. The maximum budget for this tender is £155,000, which is inclusive of expenses but exclusive of VAT. The deadline for submissions was set for 19th December 2018, with delivery required by 31st March 2019. The tender is categorised under an open procurement method, allowing all interested bidders to participate, and the required service features include hardware, software, training, and technical support for a minimum of three years.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in imaging technologies, software development, and technical support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in multispectral systems, optical equipment, and relevant IT services would be particularly well-positioned to compete. Companies able to meet the stringent deadline and provide comprehensive support post-purchase could enhance their chances of securing the contract, helping to expand their footprint in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Multi-Spectral Imaging System

Notice Description

The purpose of this Procurement Exercise is for the purchase of: a multispectral imaging system with an LED lightsource covering the UV, visible, and Infrared range. The system must be able to record characteristic spectra of substrate, colorant, and contaminant materials, e.g. paper, parchment, iron gall inks, and natural dyes, modern inks, etc; and software (including all required licences, for 5 users) to control the system, and to produce and manipulate images; The Appointed Supplier must also: deliver, set up, calibrate and test the system and software; provide training to TNA staff in the use of the system and software; provide software upgrades for at least 3 years after purchase; and provide technical support to TNA staff in the use of the system and software for at least 3 years after purchase. The maximum available budget for this Procurement is PS155,000, exclusive of VAT but inclusive of expenses. Delivery in full is required on or before 31st March 2019. Suppliers who are unable to meet this deadline should not apply for this opportunity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-28cac88b-6719-4921-881a-f7e27f29563b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a43897c-5d2a-48fc-872e-837d428fbdc9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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

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

42 - Industrial machinery

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

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

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

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

42000000 - Industrial machinery

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£107,175 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2019 - 21 Jan 2022 2-3 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

MICROBOX

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