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T-950 LumOS Upgrade Kits - eAuction

British Film Institute

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jul 2026 at 09:43

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

30 Jun 2026 at 09:56

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Film Institute, a sub-central government public authority based in London, has completed a procurement process for the acquisition of T-950 LumOS Upgrade Kits through an eAuction procedure. The procurement, valued at £69,500, is designated under goods in the data equipment and maintenance industry category. Services include hardware and software upgrades along with professional installation at their site in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire. The contract, awarded to Soluble Limited, commenced on 13th July 2026, following the completion award stage on 8th July 2026.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specializing in IT equipment upgrades and services. The open competition method used in this tender fosters competitive bidding, thus encouraging a healthy business environment for suppliers like Soluble Limited, a small enterprise, to thrive. Similar businesses equipped to deliver data equipment upgrades and professional installation services could similarly benefit from participation in such procurement exercises.

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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/063947-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£69,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2026 - 20 Jul 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
British Film Institute
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1T 1LN
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Soluble Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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