Tender

BFI Certified Data Tape Stock - Invitation to Auction

BFI

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Tender

07 Mar 2017 at 13:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Film Institute (BFI) is conducting a tender titled "BFI Certified Data Tape Stock - Invitation to Auction" for the procurement of certified data tape stock necessary for their new Digital Preservation Infrastructure. This requirement falls under the goods category, specifically within the data-bearing media industry. The tender process is set to occur through an open procedure and will begin with a transparent reverse auction opening at 14:00 on Wednesday 15th March 2017, lasting for only 3 hours until 17:00 on the same day. The delivery of items will be addressed to various locations including London, the British Overseas Territories, and the Channel Islands, among others, with the contract period spanning from 15th March 2017 to 31st March 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in the production or supply of certified data tape media, such as LTO6 and IBM TS1150 formats. Companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), that can meet the specific certifications and quality requirements outlined by BFI should consider participation. Engaging in this procurement process could lead to valuable contracts and further opportunities within the digital preservation sector, catering to the stringent needs of institutions like the BFI.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BFI Certified Data Tape Stock - Invitation to Auction

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. Tape formats: LTO-6 2.5TB Spectralogic certified with pre-applied barcode labels and Terapack (pack of 10) 3592 JD Media Pack Spectralogic certified (TS1150 Technology) with pre-applied barcode labels and Terapack (pack of 9) The total requirement is as follows: 108 x LTO-6 2.5TB Spectralogic certified with pre-applied barcode labels and Terapack (pack of 10) 30 x 3592 JD Media Pack Spectralogic certified (TS1150 Technology) with pre-applied barcode labels and Terapack (pack of 9) This is a transparent reverse auction which will open at 14:00hrs (2pm) on Wednesday 15th March 2017 and will remain open for a period of 3 hours only, closing at 17:00hrs (5pm) on Wednesday 15th March 2017. Additional information: To take part in this tender, please visit our website, at the address shown above, 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. This is a transparent reverse auction which will open at 14:00hrs (2pm) on Wednesday 15th March 2017 and will remain open for a period of 3 hours only, closing at 17:00hrs (5pm) on Wednesday 15th March 2017. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-555271d1-bbec-48a2-8be0-b1321d43b3ac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41bf9f37-d9af-4bc7-9bbc-0691f3777fb1
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
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
7 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 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
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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