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title: "BFI Certified Data Tape Stock - Invitation to Auction - AWARD"
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# BFI Certified Data Tape Stock - Invitation to Auction - AWARD

Buyer: BFI  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c833f2e-bea2-4f34-acdb-e7d32881fcbe

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## Summary

The British Film Institute (BFI) is seeking certified data tape stock through a reverse auction tender titled "BFI Certified Data Tape Stock - Invitation to Auction - AWARD". The procurement is classified under the goods category, specifically for data-bearing media, and takes place in London, with a deadline for bids on 15th March 2017 at 17:00. The contract period extends from the 15th March 2017 to the 31st March 2018. The procurement method applied is an open procedure, providing a transparent platform for all eligible suppliers.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses, especially those specialising in storage media and data preservation solutions. Companies that provide LTO6 or IBM TS1150 compatible products will find this contract particularly relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the BFI aims to foster competition and innovation among a diverse range of potential suppliers.

## Notice

The BFI has a requirement for certified data tape stock. The BFI's new Digital Preservation Infrastructure has a dual data library system, which incorporates separate, automated LTO6 and IBM TS1150 data tape robots. Therefore, both LTO6 and IBM sets of stock are required to provide secure and resilient long term data preservation. Certified stock is necessary to fulfil the performance and warrantee criteria essential to the very stringent requirements of the BFI DPI system. Tape formats: LTO-6 2.5TB Spectralogic certified with pre-applied barcode labels and Terapack (pack of 10) 3592 JD Media Pack Spectralogic certified (TS1150 Technology) with pre-applied barcode labels and Terapack (pack of 9) The total requirement is as follows: 108 x LTO-6 2.5TB Spectralogic certified with pre-applied barcode labels and Terapack (pack of 10) 30 x 3592 JD Media Pack Spectralogic certified (TS1150 Technology) with pre-applied barcode labels and Terapack (pack of 9) This is a transparent reverse auction which will open at 14:00hrs (2pm) on Wednesday 15th March 2017 and will remain open for a period of 3 hours only, closing at 17:00hrs (5pm) on Wednesday 15th March 2017.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7623705c-923f-47c3-a7a4-088d4bbaf021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 15 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BFI |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W1T 1LN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Bloomsbury |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OVATION DATA SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 30234000 - Storage media
- 32584000 - Data-bearing media

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2017 at 13:13 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7623705c-923f-47c3-a7a4-088d4bbaf021
- 3 Jul 2017 at 13:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7623705c-923f-47c3-a7a4-088d4bbaf021

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7623705c-923f-47c3-a7a4-088d4bbaf021
  3rd July 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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