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Archive Tape Digitisation

SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY

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01 May 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Archive Tape Digitisation" contract has been completed by the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body, located in Edinburgh. The contract involves the retrieval, digitisation, and disposal of archived tapes held by the Scottish Parliament. The procurement falls under the services category and was conducted using an open procedure. The contract, awarded through the Scottish Parliament Broadcasting Systems Integration and Equipment Framework, was finalised with the supplier Pi Comms on 20th February 2026, for a value of £69,000. The project's geographical area covers the region UKM75, and the procurement stage is now at the 'Award' phase.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in archival digitisation and data handling services. SME companies, like Pi Comms, can leverage such contracts to expand their market presence within governmental frameworks. The open procurement method encourages a wide range of firms to participate, fostering competitive growth. The scope of the project, focusing on the specialisation in digitisation services, presents a valuable niche for businesses that can deliver efficiency and innovation to advance governmental archival processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Archive Tape Digitisation

Notice Description

Contract Award for the retrieval, digitisation and disposal of the Scottish Parliament's archived tapes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract Award for the retrieval, digitisation and disposal of the Scottish Parliament's archived tapes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830961
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555078
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£69,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH99 1SP
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 East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PI COMMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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