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title: "Film Digitisation Project"
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buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
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# Film Digitisation Project

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-631fde36-197d-4ae1-8532-07f0b50d1790

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## Summary

The Bristol City Council is overseeing the Film Digitisation Project, which aims to appoint a qualified company to clean, prepare, and scan original archival films throughout 2019 and 2020. The tender, classified under the CPV code for Film (44176000) and Scanning Services (79999100), has a contract value of £35,000. Following the open procurement method, the tender period concluded on 8 May 2019, while the contract began on 27 May 2019 and is set to last until 1 February 2021. This process remains in the award stage, and the successful bidder for this contract is Nulight Studios Limited, located in Bristol.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) with expertise in film preservation and digitisation services. Companies that excel in providing archival management or digital scanning solutions would be well-suited to compete for similar projects. Engaging in such contracts not only supports business growth but also enhances capacity in the cultural heritage sector within the UK.

## Notice

Bristol City Council is seeking to appoint a company with a proven track record to clean, prepare and scan original archival films during 2019/2020. The successful organisation will be required to demonstrate how they can deliver a programme of digitisation, ensuring the security and protection of the film stock at all times though the process

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fa5735e-b7da-44d7-b26b-ac7de9de4ac8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 2 Jun 2019 - 8 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| 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 | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NULIGHT STUDIOS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 44176000 - Film
- 79999100 - Scanning services

## Release History

- 6 Jun 2019 at 12:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fa5735e-b7da-44d7-b26b-ac7de9de4ac8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fa5735e-b7da-44d7-b26b-ac7de9de4ac8
  6th June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e0e2591a-b14f-e911-80f3-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.bristol.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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