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Wagtail Video Encoding

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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21 Jul 2025 at 10:42

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Wagtail Video Encoding" contract was conducted by The National Archives, based in Richmond, United Kingdom, under the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54. This procurement, classified under the IT services industry category (CPV code 72000000), involved developing functionality for video transcoding on TNA-controlled infrastructure. The process, which followed a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition, has been completed. The contract was awarded on 11th July 2025, with a duration until 31st December 2025, and an optional extension of up to three months. The geographic focus of the contract includes delivery in regions UKI and UKJ in the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in IT services, especially those specialising in video processing technologies. Given the services required, companies equipped with software development and integration capabilities could leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio within the public sector. The contract was awarded to TORCHBOX LTD, an SME based in Bristol, indicating a preference for small to medium enterprises with relevant expertise. Businesses with a track record of delivering innovative technology solutions may find similar opportunities rewarding as government entities increasingly seek specialised services to enhance their digital infrastructures.

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Notice Title

Wagtail Video Encoding

Notice Description

Develop Wagtail functionality for TNA which enables video to be transcoded on upload into one or more formats, which can then be stored and served from TNA-controlled hosting infrastructure, obviating the reliance on third party video platforms.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0562c7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041570-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
10 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TORCHBOX

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