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title: "GB-London: Imaging System for the National Gallery"
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# GB-London: Imaging System for the National Gallery

Buyer: THE NATIONAL GALLERY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7097f456-8848-4d2a-a0ae-01516be9f6a6

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## Summary

The National Gallery in London is initiating a tender process for the procurement of an advanced imaging system designed for the digitisation of fragile two-dimensional archival materials. The tender, titled "Imaging System for the National Gallery," is currently in the open procurement stage and is set to close on 3rd March 2021. This contract, valued between £50,000 and £100,000, falls under the category of goods, specifically relating to scanner software packages, with potential delivery in the London region. The expected contract period begins on 8th March 2021 and runs until 31st March 2021.

This opportunity is particularly advantageous for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in imaging technology and archival solutions. Businesses that specialise in non-contact imaging systems, digital scanning, or archival management software are likely to be well-suited to compete for this contract. By engaging in this procurement, companies can not only expand their portfolios but also establish valuable relationships within the cultural sector, enhancing their visibility and reputation in a niche market.

## Notice

The National Gallery will be seeking to procure an imaging system for the capture of two-dimensional archival material. This material will vary in size and support media (e.g. paper-based, photographs, film, etc.) so a flexible capture system is required. Much of the material is fragile and sensitive to heat so a system which does not apply excessive pressure or heat when imaging is essential. A replacement system is sought that will be capable of digitising archival materials in both reflected and transmitted light modes. This system should be capable of producing very high quality images capable of meeting the archival imaging standard ISO19264 if properly calibrated (with 16-bit per channel colour, high spatial resolution, accurate tonal and colour capture, uniformity of illumination, minimal noise and geometric distortion). The system should have a sampling frequency of no less than 800 ppi over an area of 12x16". The system should be designed for high throughput usage, ideally with instant capture, and be able to capture material with minimal pressure and heat transfer to the archival material. For this reason, non-contact imaging systems such as planetary scanners or systems based on digital still cameras are preferred over flatbed scanners. The system should support an archival workflow in line with best practices for digitisation; for example, the ability to output multiple derivative file formats, to disable any sharpening applied and add detailed image metadata. The system should have a motorised stand for automatic raising and lowering of the imaging system. A user-friendly software interface suitable for use by both imaging professionals and relative novices given appropriate training is required. The various hardware parts should be fully integrated within the software, allowing full control from within the capture software. It should be possible to automatically change the height of the imaging system on the motorised stand within the software for example. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd5bf026-dfea-4b85-9b02-36b470b0503b |
| 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 | 17 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | THE NATIONAL GALLERY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC2N 5DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 48318000 - Scanner software package

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2021 at 15:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd5bf026-dfea-4b85-9b02-36b470b0503b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd5bf026-dfea-4b85-9b02-36b470b0503b
  17th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-Imaging-System-for-the-National-Gallery/58V443DZWW
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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