Tender

Digitisation of The Courtauld's Witt Library photographic collection

THE COURTAULD INSTITUTE OF ART

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Tender

05 Mar 2020 at 22:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Courtauld Institute of Art is conducting an open tender for the digitisation of its Witt Library photographic collection, aiming to digitise approximately 1.9 million images over a 12-month period, starting from 11 May 2020. The tender was published on 5 March 2020, and the deadline for submissions is set for 2 April 2020. This procurement process falls under the category of photograph restoration, copying, and retouching services, identified by the CPV code 79963000, and is located in London, United Kingdom.

This opportunity presents a unique avenue for businesses specialising in digitisation, archival services, and photographic restoration. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess the necessary expertise and resources to handle large volumes of photographic materials could find this tender particularly advantageous. Companies equipped to meet the technical and logistical demands of a large-scale digitisation project will be well-suited to compete and potentially benefit from the sustained collaboration with a prestigious institution like The Courtauld Institute of Art.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digitisation of The Courtauld's Witt Library photographic collection

Notice Description

This procurement is for a Digitisation Supplier for The Courtauld Institute of Art (The Courtauld). The Courtauld wishes to complete the digitisation of the remaining 90% of the Witt Library (10% having previously been digitised in a previous pilot project). The appointed Supplier will transfer and store then digitise the remaining approximately 1.9 million images contained in 16,966 boxes (an average of 112 images per box), over a 12 month period commencing in May 2020 (subject to procurement timetable), then upload for publication within 14 months of the commencement of the contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-72868b9c-983b-45d2-ac29-5fd241e4ef12
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0728a284-4163-4938-bbf8-2894b2f2a00c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79963000 - Photograph restoration, copying and retouching services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 May 2020 - 10 Jul 2021 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
THE COURTAULD INSTITUTE OF ART
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC2R 0RN
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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