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Certified Data Tape Stock - AWARD

BFI

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Film Institute (BFI) has completed a procurement process for "Certified Data Tape Stock," which is essential for their new Digital Preservation Infrastructure. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically targeting the data-bearing media industry. The open tender procedure concluded on 13th November 2019, and the contract period commenced on 18th November 2019, concluding on 18th December 2019, with delivery set to be completed by the latter date. Suppliers were required to confirm their capability to adhere to this timeline as part of their tender responses, which underlines the stringent performance and warranty criteria needed for the BFI's operations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in data storage solutions, particularly those capable of providing certified stock for high-performance requirements. Businesses that supply data warehouse products or similar services may find this procurement attractive, as it highlights the need for secure and resilient long-term data preservation solutions. Engaging with this process could also foster partnerships with established organisations like the BFI, potentially leading to future contracts within the media and data management sectors.

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Notice Title

Certified Data Tape Stock - AWARD

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-60c5e67b-e8a9-4599-9c36-249c0b9d87d8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/346054fe-e635-4974-9ccf-43d26a47ace8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

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
£26,635 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20196 years ago
Contract Period
18 Nov 2019 - 18 Dec 2019 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BFI
Contact Name
Stephen Adams
Contact Email
stephen.adams@bfi.org.uk
Contact Phone
02079574849

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OVATION DATA SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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