Tender

Mekel MACH 10 Pro Microfilm Scanner

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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Tender

28 Jan 2025 at 10:13

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives is seeking tenders for the procurement of a Mekel MACH 10 Pro Microfilm Scanner, including installation, operational training, and 12 months of onsite support. This procurement falls under the industry category of photographic equipment and is managed through an open procedure below the threshold. The delivery location is in Richmond, England (postal code TW9 4DU). Key dates include the tender closing on 4 February 2025, with the contract period starting on 10 February 2025 and ending on 31 March 2025. The buyer organisation aims to award the contract to the lowest price, compliant bidder by the specified deadlines. Interested parties must submit their responses by email to procurement@nationalarchives.gov.uk with proposed prices and delivery schedules.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in photographic equipment, particularly those that can offer competitive pricing and efficient delivery and installation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given the focused requirements and the procurement method. By securing this contract, suppliers can enhance their portfolio, gain a reputable client reference, and establish a strong foothold in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mekel MACH 10 Pro Microfilm Scanner

Notice Description

The National Archives has a requirement for the following: Mekel MACH 10 Pro Microfilm Scanner; Installation and operational training; 12 months onsite support. We require delivery and installation to be completed by 31 March 2025 at the latest. The contract will be awarded to the lowest price, compliant bidder. Please submit your response to procurement@nationalarchives.gov.uk specifying your proposed price, plus delivery and installation dates.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a71baa81-89fd-40bb-93c4-c0bef27eaf4b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bce67459-bb57-459b-a075-0dc020357617
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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38650000 - Photographic equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
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 NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nationalarchives.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 4DU
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Further Information

Notice Documents

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