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Wide Format Scanners

NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Records of Scotland, located in Edinburgh, has completed the procurement process for the project titled "Wide Format Scanners." This procurement falls under the general public services industry category, specifically involving goods. The primary locations for delivery are Thomas Thomson House and New Register House in the UKM75 region. The procurement began with a tender using an open procedure and has now reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 16th January 2026. The buyer sought to acquire imaging equipment essential for statutory services, conservation projects, and future digitisation opportunities with a contract value of £185,000.09.

This tender offers significant opportunities for companies in the technology and imaging equipment supply sectors. Businesses equipped to provide high-quality scanning solutions and those with capabilities in supporting public services and digitisation projects would find this contract beneficial. Given the tender's focus on maintaining service quality and aiding strategic objectives, companies with experience in large-scale equipment supply and installation, including those familiar with the needs of national or federal agencies, would be well-suited to compete. As SCC Document Services was awarded the contract, there may be scope for subcontracting opportunities, as indicated by their current involvement.

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Notice Title

Wide Format Scanners

Notice Description

NRS requires an external service provider to supply, deliver, and install replacement imaging equipment across its three imaging teams. This includes: One large-format scanning station for Thomas Thomson House (TTH) Three imaging stations for New Register House (NRH), including one with a v-shaped cradle for fragile records Six colour-accurate wide-screen monitors for GRH and TTH The equipment will support NRS' statutory services, Scotland's People programme, conservation projects, and future commercial digitisation opportunities. It is essential for maintaining service continuity, improving image quality, and preserving vulnerable records in line with NRS' strategic objectives.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NRS requires an external service provider to supply, deliver, and install replacement imaging equipment across its three imaging teams. This includes: One large-format scanning station for Thomas Thomson House (TTH) Three imaging stations for New Register House (NRH), including one with a v-shaped cradle for fragile records Six colour-accurate wide-screen monitors for GRH and TTH The equipment will support NRS' statutory services, Scotland's People programme, conservation projects, and future commercial digitisation opportunities. It is essential for maintaining service continuity, improving image quality, and preserving vulnerable records in line with NRS' strategic objectives.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000828087
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552864
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38520000 - Scanners

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£185,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 3YY
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCC DOCUMENT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552864
    Wide Format Scanners - NRS requires an external service provider to supply, deliver, and install replacement imaging equipment across its three imaging teams. This includes: One large-format scanning station for Thomas Thomson House (TTH) Three imaging stations for New Register House (NRH), including one with a v-shaped cradle for fragile records Six colour-accurate wide-screen monitors for GRH and TTH The equipment will support NRS' statutory services, Scotland's People programme, conservation projects, and future commercial digitisation opportunities. It is essential for maintaining service continuity, improving image quality, and preserving vulnerable records in line with NRS' strategic objectives.

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