--- title: "BFI Certified Data Tape Stock - Invitation to Auction" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-555271d1-bbec-48a2-8be0-b1321d43b3ac" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-555271d1-bbec-48a2-8be0-b1321d43b3ac" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-555271d1-bbec-48a2-8be0-b1321d43b3ac.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-555271d1-bbec-48a2-8be0-b1321d43b3ac.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BFI" published: "2017-03-07" --- # BFI Certified Data Tape Stock - Invitation to Auction Buyer: BFI Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-555271d1-bbec-48a2-8be0-b1321d43b3ac [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-555271d1-bbec-48a2-8be0-b1321d43b3ac) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-555271d1-bbec-48a2-8be0-b1321d43b3ac.json) ## Summary The British Film Institute (BFI) is conducting a tender titled "BFI Certified Data Tape Stock - Invitation to Auction" for the procurement of certified data tape stock necessary for their new Digital Preservation Infrastructure. This requirement falls under the goods category, specifically within the data-bearing media industry. The tender process is set to occur through an open procedure and will begin with a transparent reverse auction opening at 14:00 on Wednesday 15th March 2017, lasting for only 3 hours until 17:00 on the same day. The delivery of items will be addressed to various locations including London, the British Overseas Territories, and the Channel Islands, among others, with the contract period spanning from 15th March 2017 to 31st March 2018. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in the production or supply of certified data tape media, such as LTO6 and IBM TS1150 formats. Companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), that can meet the specific certifications and quality requirements outlined by BFI should consider participation. Engaging in this procurement process could lead to valuable contracts and further opportunities within the digital preservation sector, catering to the stringent needs of institutions like the BFI. ## 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. Additional information: To take part in this tender, please visit our website, at the address shown above, 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. 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. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41bf9f37-d9af-4bc7-9bbc-0691f3777fb1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Mar 2017 | | Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | 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 | 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 - 7 Mar 2017 at 13:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41bf9f37-d9af-4bc7-9bbc-0691f3777fb1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41bf9f37-d9af-4bc7-9bbc-0691f3777fb1 7th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bfi/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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