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title: "Upgrade primary digitisation lab to Cultural Heritage Standards"
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# Upgrade primary digitisation lab to Cultural Heritage Standards

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1eaf16b0-5941-43b6-b6f9-1d66696e10e4

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## Summary

The University of Exeter is currently seeking bids for the upgrade of its primary digitisation lab to meet Cultural Heritage Standards. This open procurement process falls under the goods category, specifically aimed at laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The tender was published on 19 February 2021, with submissions due by 5 March 2021, and the contract is expected to commence on 15 March 2021, lasting until 15 March 2022. The estimated value of the contract is £68,000, with a minimum budget of £30,000. This opportunity is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-end imaging equipment, particularly those able to supply a 150MP dedicated cultural heritage camera system. Companies focused on laboratory or precision equipment with a proven track record in enhancing workflow efficiency and quality may find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract. The open nature of the procurement process implies that both large vendors and smaller suppliers can engage, promoting growth in the sector.

## Notice

Our primary digitisation lab is used for a wide variety of projects working with both bound and flat material, as well as negatives and slides. It is currently equipped with a Phase One XF / IQ3 100MP camera, mounted on an iCam Guardian copystand. We are looking to upgrade to a 150MP dedicated cultural heritage camera system to enable us to maximise the level of detail we can capture, and to improve workflow efficiency.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3715852e-3c7f-44b8-bdca-d61dafb4052e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Mar 2021 - 15 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £68,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2021 at 10:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3715852e-3c7f-44b8-bdca-d61dafb4052e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3715852e-3c7f-44b8-bdca-d61dafb4052e
  19th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=36742&B=EXETER
  Applicants need to register their interest on the University of Exeter's electronic tendering System link above. The procurement exercise is completely managed via this system. Registration is free of charge to potential suppliers.
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042
  To access documents please follow the link above

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk

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