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title: "IWM/2324/DCM/3198: Capital Purchase of a Film Scanner for Department of Collections Management at Imperial War Museums"
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# IWM/2324/DCM/3198: Capital Purchase of a Film Scanner for Department of Collections Management at Imperial War Museums

Buyer: IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUMS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b8239636-9ebd-46e7-b23c-9471cf5e0229

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## Summary

The Imperial War Museums is inviting tenders for the capital purchase of a Film Scanner for the Department of Collections Management. The procurement process involves acquiring a 35mm/16mm cinematographic Film Scanner with audio recording, aimed at archiving fragile film stock to archival standards. The tender, with a value of £700,000, is in the open procurement method stage, with a tender period ending on 21st September 2023 and a contract period from 1st January 2024 to 31st December 2029. This opportunity is suited for businesses involved in sound and video-recording apparatus within the goods category, and the buying organisation can be contacted at erowberry@iwm.org.uk.

This tender by the Imperial War Museums presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in high-quality film archiving equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. The specified delivery addresses range from British Oversea Territories to the United Kingdom, opening up opportunities for businesses across various locations. The tender aligns with the museums' goal of preserving and maintaining valuable historical collections through the procurement of advanced archival equipment, providing a chance for eligible businesses to contribute to this important cultural endeavour.

## Notice

IWM is seeking to procure a 35mm/16mm cinematographic Film Scanner with audio recording for the archiving of extremely fragile and deteriorated film stock to the high standards required for archives and museum collections.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e489d78-505a-4260-8940-dae467ffd5e9 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| 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 | IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUMS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 6HZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | St George's |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32330000 - Apparatus for sound, video-recording and reproduction

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2023 at 15:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e489d78-505a-4260-8940-dae467ffd5e9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e489d78-505a-4260-8940-dae467ffd5e9
  21st August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Apparatus-for-sound,-video-recording-and-reproduction./YE84X8QVJ3
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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