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Invitation to tender for Provision of Digital Preservation System

FALMOUTH EXETER PLUS

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16 Feb 2024 at 11:19

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Summary of the contracting process

Falmouth University is seeking proposals for the provision of a Digital Preservation System, primarily for the GWITHA project centred on immersive approaches to archives in the Southwest region of the UK. The procurement is currently in the award stage after a competitive tendering process. The total contract value is GBP 150,000, with a contract period starting from April 3, 2023, and ending on April 6, 2026. Interested parties must note the tender deadline set for March 17, 2023.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in library software packages to engage with Falmouth University and the University of Exeter in Cornwall. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is open to multiple suppliers. Businesses that can provide innovative solutions for digital preservation and immersive technologies are well-suited to compete in this sector-specific procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to tender for Provision of Digital Preservation System

Notice Description

Falmouth University are tendering for a Digital Preservation System to support research projects within the cultural heritage sector. Initially it will be used to support the GWITHA project. GWITHA seeks to establish an open centre for immersive approaches to archives and draw together the rich potential these resources have in supporting the capturing and sharing both the material and intangible cultural heritage of the far Southwest. The nature of site-specific/ landscape theatre has rendered much of its outcomes as resistant to documentation. Thus, GWITHA is a project designed to aid researchers / archivists in capturing, preserving, revivifying and facilitating access to performance practices that have hitherto been difficult or impossible to document in forms idiomatic to their integrity. The intention is to use volumetric capture and higher order ambisonic sound recording to create digital assets for extended reality (XR) technologies (Augmented and Virtual Reality), and to make digital assets more accessible by addressing the intersectional challenges of regional performance infrastructure (place), preference towards modes of access (neurodiversity); access to site-specific performance (mobility) and the cost of access (wealth), as well as broader issues of representation. System to be managed by Archives and Special Collections service for Falmouth University and the University of Exeter in Cornwall, part of FXPlus Library and Archives.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f59f4763-64e1-412f-8ba4-609b39adb8bf
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48160000 - Library software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2023 - 6 Apr 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FALMOUTH EXETER PLUS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PENRYN, CORNWALL
Postcode
TR10 9FE
Post Town
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Constantine, Mabe & Mawnan
Westminster Constituency
Camborne and Redruth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRESERVICA

Further Information

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