Tender

002611 Supply, Delivery, Installation & On-Site Maintenance of Digitisation Scanning Equipment

BRITISH LIBRARY

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23 May 2025 at 08:21

Tender

08 May 2025 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

The British Library has initiated a procurement process titled "002611 Supply, Delivery, Installation & On-Site Maintenance of Digitisation Scanning Equipment", falling under the category of scanners. The procurement aims to source new digitisation equipment to assist in the high-quality digitisation of various archival materials. This process is managed by the British Library, located at 96 Euston Road, London. The tender is currently at the "tender" stage, with key dates including the end of the enquiry period on 27 May 2025 and the tender submission deadline on 7 June 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the total contract value is estimated at £602,819. The contract period is expected to start on 30 June 2025 and conclude on 24 June 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the scanning and digitisation equipment industry. Companies that specialise in providing large-format, overhead, and microfilm scanners, particularly those that incorporate features like book cradles and glass systems, are well-positioned to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises with the ability to offer high-quality, high-speed scanning solutions that meet the conservation standards required by the British Library can leverage this opportunity. The open procurement process encourages a competitive environment, allowing businesses that meet the criteria to engage effectively and potentially secure a lucrative contract.

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Notice Title

002611 Supply, Delivery, Installation & On-Site Maintenance of Digitisation Scanning Equipment

Notice Description

The purpose of this tender is to procure a suite of brand-new digitisation equipment to support the high-quality, high-speed digital capture of a wide range of archival and heritage materials. The equipment required includes: *Two large-format line scanners (up to A0 size) for items such as newspapers *Six overhead line scanners suitable for documents such as journals *Four microfilm scanners capable of high-volume digitisation of various microfilm formats Where applicable, scanners should be equipped with features such as weighted book cradles and automatic or semi-automatic glass systems, with the capability to move the scanning bed independently of the glass to apply appropriate pressure in line with conservation standards To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=945231953

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050e66
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025552-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38520000 - Scanners

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£487,718 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£487,718 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 24 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH LIBRARY
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Nikki Drydale
Contact Email
nikki.drydale@bl.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1937546146

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 2DB
Post Town
North 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
St Pancras & Somers Town
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

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