Tender

Certified Data Tape Stock

BFI

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Tender

05 Nov 2019 at 15:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Film Institute (BFI) is seeking suppliers for its tender titled "Certified Data Tape Stock," necessary for its Digital Preservation Infrastructure. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on data-bearing media, and is located in London, United Kingdom. The tender period closes on 13th November 2019, with a contract start date of 18th November 2019 and an end date on 18th December 2019. This open procurement method requires interested parties to confirm their ability to meet the delivery schedule by the specified deadline.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of data storage media, particularly those capable of providing certified stock that meets stringent performance and warranty criteria. Companies that specialise in high-quality storage solutions and those that can deliver promptly to the specified locations would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this tender could facilitate business growth by expanding supply chains for firms in the data management sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Certified Data Tape Stock

Notice Description

The BFI has a requirement for certified data tape stock. The BFI's new Digital Preservation Infrastructure has a dual data library system, which incorporates separate, automated LTO6 and IBM TS1150 data tape robots. Therefore, both LTO6 and IBM sets of stock are required to provide secure and resilient long term data preservation. Certified stock is necessary to fulfil the performance and warrantee criteria essential to the very stringent requirements of the BFI DPI system. The delivery schedule for the supply of the above is to be by no later Wednesday 18th December 2019 - bidders must confirm that they able to meet this delivery schedule as part of their response to this tender Additional information: To take part in this tender, please visit our website, at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bfi/aspx/Tenders/Current , where you will need to register, if you haven't already, and express an interest in this opportunity to access the relevant documents. Please note expressions of interest will only be accepted via the portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/683e98aa-57f3-4ae6-bb5f-3324c22815c8
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

30234000 - Storage media

32584000 - Data-bearing media

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Nov 2019 - 18 Dec 2019 30 days
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
BFI
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1T 1LN
Post Town
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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