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title: "Certified Data Tape Stock - AWARD"
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# Certified Data Tape Stock - AWARD

Buyer: BFI  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-60c5e67b-e8a9-4599-9c36-249c0b9d87d8

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## Summary

The British Film Institute (BFI) has completed a procurement process for "Certified Data Tape Stock," which is essential for their new Digital Preservation Infrastructure. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically targeting the data-bearing media industry. The open tender procedure concluded on 13th November 2019, and the contract period commenced on 18th November 2019, concluding on 18th December 2019, with delivery set to be completed by the latter date. Suppliers were required to confirm their capability to adhere to this timeline as part of their tender responses, which underlines the stringent performance and warranty criteria needed for the BFI's operations. 

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in data storage solutions, particularly those capable of providing certified stock for high-performance requirements. Businesses that supply data warehouse products or similar services may find this procurement attractive, as it highlights the need for secure and resilient long-term data preservation solutions. Engaging with this process could also foster partnerships with established organisations like the BFI, potentially leading to future contracts within the media and data management sectors.

## 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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/346054fe-e635-4974-9ccf-43d26a47ace8 |
| 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 | 20 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 18 Nov 2019 - 18 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,635 |
| 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

- 20 Jan 2020 at 12:44 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/346054fe-e635-4974-9ccf-43d26a47ace8
- 20 Jan 2020 at 12:43 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/346054fe-e635-4974-9ccf-43d26a47ace8
- 20 Jan 2020 at 12:34 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/346054fe-e635-4974-9ccf-43d26a47ace8
- 23 Dec 2019 at 12:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/346054fe-e635-4974-9ccf-43d26a47ace8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/346054fe-e635-4974-9ccf-43d26a47ace8
  20th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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