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title: "Photochemical FIlm Laboratory Services - AWARD"
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# Photochemical FIlm Laboratory Services - AWARD

Buyer: BFI  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-af6f176f-3828-40a0-8068-08cde9677434

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## Summary

The British Film Institute (BFI) is seeking to enhance its capacity for preserving the UK’s film heritage through a tender for Photochemical Film Laboratory Services. This procurement, classified under Motion picture and video tape production services, is at the Award stage following a competitive open procedure. The framework agreement will last for three years, commencing on 1 September 2021, with an estimated value between £200,000 and £250,000. The contract period is set to conclude on 31 August 2024, with an option to extend for an additional year. Tender submissions were due by 2 June 2021, and the successful suppliers include several established players in the film preservation industry.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in motion picture and video tape production services. Companies with expertise in photochemical film processing, restoration, and preservation would be particularly well-suited to compete in this tendering process. The BFI's commitment to the preservation of film heritage underlines the importance of innovative and capable suppliers, creating pathways for SMEs and larger firms to engage in a critical cultural mission while expanding their portfolios within the cinematic arts sector.

## Notice

The BFI and its strategic partners are responsible for the preservation and accessibility of a significant share of the UK's film heritage. The film collections encompass the entire history of film production, and include examples of an extremely wide range of formats and systems. While the BFI maintains considerable expertise and machinery to support and preserve these formats through duplication, this Tender seeks a greater range and capacity through commercial provision. The number of participants to the framework agreement is envisaged to be between 3 and 6 and the duration of the framework agreement is 3 years with an option to extend for a further one year. The estimated value for the duration of the framework agreement is between PS200,000- PS250,000.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/349d150b-7852-4ed6-a19d-ad9b7d61ac64 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2024 |
| 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 | 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 | 7 |
| Supplier names | CINEGRELL POSTPRODUCTION; CINELAB LONDON; CINEMA PRINTING COMPANY LONDON; CINEMATECA PORTUGUESA-MUSEU DO CINEMA; HAGHEFILM DIGITAAL; L'IMMAGINE RITROVATA; THREE-STRIP, INC DBA YCM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 32354200 - Cinematographic film
- 92110000 - Motion picture and video tape production and related services
- 92112000 - Services in connection with motion-picture and video-tape production

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2021 at 10:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/349d150b-7852-4ed6-a19d-ad9b7d61ac64

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/349d150b-7852-4ed6-a19d-ad9b7d61ac64
  23rd December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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