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title: "UCA - Digital Preservation System"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-792c6715-86ce-4b44-8c0e-b18d43a392b0"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS"
published: "2024-03-13"
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# UCA - Digital Preservation System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-792c6715-86ce-4b44-8c0e-b18d43a392b0

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## Summary

The University for the Creative Arts is seeking suppliers for a Digital Preservation System for the University Library at the Farnham Campus. The tender deadline for submissions is Midday Friday 19th April 2024. The procurement stage is 'Tender', and the industry category is 'Software package and information systems'. The buying organisation is the University for the Creative Arts, based in Farnham, Surrey, UK.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the software and information systems industry, particularly those specializing in library software packages, content management software packages, and system storage solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate. The procurement method is an 'Open procedure (below threshold)', providing a fair chance for businesses of various sizes to compete for the contract.

## Notice

REF UCA-065-LIB-2024 The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) would like to invite suppliers to partake in a tender for the Digital Preservation System for the University Library (including the VADS service) at the Farnham Campus. Suppliers that would like to take part in this tender process are invited to Express Interest until Friday 19th April 2024 upon which they will be given access to the full tender documentation through this e-tendering system. Tender submissions must be received by Midday Friday 19th April 2024 Please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted. Any questions relating to this tender should be made via correspondence on the website and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16a7e17c-98ed-441e-9e03-8732f0b57563 |
| 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 | 13 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS |
| Locality | UK |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU9 7DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Waverley |
| Electoral ward | Farnham North West |
| Westminster constituency | Farnham and Bordon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48160000 - Library software package
- 48780000 - System, storage and content management software package
- 48783000 - Content management software package

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2024 at 13:16 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16a7e17c-98ed-441e-9e03-8732f0b57563
- 8 Mar 2024 at 14:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16a7e17c-98ed-441e-9e03-8732f0b57563

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16a7e17c-98ed-441e-9e03-8732f0b57563
  13th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityforthecreativearts/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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