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T-950 LumOS Upgrade Kits - eAuction

BRITISH FILM INSTITUTE

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30 Jun 2026 at 08:56

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Film Institute is seeking to procure LumOS Upgrade Kits through an open eAuction process. The tender, titled "T-950 LumOS Upgrade Kits - eAuction," falls under the industry category of data equipment and services, along with maintenance and repair of IT equipment. The procurement involves hardware and software upgrades for two existing Spectra Logic T-950 data tape libraries located in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage with a deadline for submissions on 7th July 2026 at 12:00 PM. This contract carries a total gross value of £84,000 and is set under below-threshold open competition rules.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in IT equipment upgrades and data services. Businesses that provide professional services for hardware installation, specifically with experience in handling data tape libraries and proprietary software upgrades, would find this contract particularly relevant. The project requires precision and expertise in IT maintenance and repair, favouring businesses equipped with a detailed understanding of Spectra Logic products. The emphasis on eAuction as a procurement method also suggests that companies with competitive pricing strategies will be well-suited to participate.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T-950 LumOS Upgrade Kits - eAuction

Notice Description

We have two Spectra Logic T-950 data tape libraries, purchased in 2015, integrated with two Black Pearl gateway appliances, and under SpectraGuard support and maintenance contracts with Spectra Logic. We seek to purchase: * 2 x LumOS Upgrade Kits, to include the full hardware upgrades required for the 2 T-950s * 2 x LumOS software upgrades * professional services for installation at our site in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire Please note - we are not looking for alternatives to be suggested.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bfb3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061049-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

50 - Repair and maintenance services

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

CPV Codes

32580000 - Data equipment

50312600 - Maintenance and repair of information technology equipment

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 20264 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Jul 2026 - 28 Jul 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH FILM INSTITUTE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1T 1LN
Post Town
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
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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