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title: "Certified Data Tape Stock - Invitation to Auction (December 2018) - AWARD"
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# Certified Data Tape Stock - Invitation to Auction (December 2018) - AWARD

Buyer: BFI  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9fe9de24-cee0-4919-b4e4-2971c4eb1d2e

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## Summary

The BFI (British Film Institute) in London is seeking suppliers for certified data tape stock as part of its Digital Preservation Infrastructure project. This procurement process is now in the Award stage, following a tender period that ended on 10th December 2018. The contract is set to begin on 11th December 2018 and will run until 31st January 2019. The primary industry category is goods, specifically focusing on storage media classified under the CPV code 30234000. The procurement method is an open procedure, encouraging a competitive bidding environment.

This tender offers valuable opportunities for companies specialising in high-quality data storage solutions, particularly those that provide certified data tape stock. Businesses that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this particularly suited for their expertise, allowing them to showcase their products in a demanding sector known for stringent quality requirements. Engaging in this contract could facilitate further growth and establish relationships with a prominent public sector organisation such as 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. The total requirement is as follows: 47 x LTO-6 2.5TB Spectralogic certified with pre-applied barcode labels and Terapack (pack of 10) 13 x 3592 JD Media Pack Spectralogic certified (TS1150 Technology) with pre-applied barcode labels and Terapack (pack of 9) The delivery schedule for the supply of the above is between December 2018 and January 2019

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03255ca1-9f9f-4f36-af24-76902e9d4ab9 |
| 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 | 10 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 11 Dec 2018 - 31 Jan 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,998 |
| 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 13:50 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03255ca1-9f9f-4f36-af24-76902e9d4ab9
- 18 Dec 2018 at 13:44 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03255ca1-9f9f-4f36-af24-76902e9d4ab9
- 18 Dec 2018 at 13:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03255ca1-9f9f-4f36-af24-76902e9d4ab9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03255ca1-9f9f-4f36-af24-76902e9d4ab9
  20th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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