--- title: "Certified Data Tape Stock" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-479d563b-3144-4a6b-8b58-3d2f5c454469" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-479d563b-3144-4a6b-8b58-3d2f5c454469" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-479d563b-3144-4a6b-8b58-3d2f5c454469.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-479d563b-3144-4a6b-8b58-3d2f5c454469.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BFI" published: "2019-11-05" --- # Certified Data Tape Stock Buyer: BFI Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-479d563b-3144-4a6b-8b58-3d2f5c454469 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-479d563b-3144-4a6b-8b58-3d2f5c454469) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-479d563b-3144-4a6b-8b58-3d2f5c454469.json) ## Summary The British Film Institute (BFI) is seeking suppliers for its tender titled "Certified Data Tape Stock," necessary for its Digital Preservation Infrastructure. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on data-bearing media, and is located in London, United Kingdom. The tender period closes on 13th November 2019, with a contract start date of 18th November 2019 and an end date on 18th December 2019. This open procurement method requires interested parties to confirm their ability to meet the delivery schedule by the specified deadline. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of data storage media, particularly those capable of providing certified stock that meets stringent performance and warranty criteria. Companies that specialise in high-quality storage solutions and those that can deliver promptly to the specified locations would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this tender could facilitate business growth by expanding supply chains for firms in the data management sector. ## 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. The delivery schedule for the supply of the above is to be by no later Wednesday 18th December 2019 - bidders must confirm that they able to meet this delivery schedule as part of their response to this tender Additional information: To take part in this tender, please visit our website, at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bfi/aspx/Tenders/Current , where you will need to register, if you haven't already, and express an interest in this opportunity to access the relevant documents. Please note expressions of interest will only be accepted via the portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/683e98aa-57f3-4ae6-bb5f-3324c22815c8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Nov 2019 | | Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Nov 2019 - 18 Dec 2019 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## 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 - 5 Nov 2019 at 15:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/683e98aa-57f3-4ae6-bb5f-3324c22815c8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/683e98aa-57f3-4ae6-bb5f-3324c22815c8 5th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bfi/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bfi/aspx/Tenders/Current ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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