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title: "Support and Maintenance of Retrieval Equipment"
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# Support and Maintenance of Retrieval Equipment

Buyer: DVLA COMMERCIAL DIRECTORATE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ce67aa5f-b875-4f69-a519-1479ed1851e7

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## Summary

The DVLA Commercial Directorate conducted a tender for the "Support and Maintenance of Retrieval Equipment" within the microfilming services industry. This procurement process was initiated to maintain and support the Agency's retrieval equipment, which processes approximately 57,000 documents annually. The contract was awarded to Kodak Alaris, with a total value of £67,936. The contract period commenced on 1 April 2018 and will conclude on 31 March 2021. The tender process concluded on 28 March 2018, with the award notice published on 13 April 2018, and the service is located in Wales, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in equipment maintenance and support, particularly those specialising in microfilming services. Companies that can offer reliable support for retrieval systems and related software, particularly those with a strong track record in similar contracts, would be well-positioned to compete in such procurements. Engaging with the DVLA could also provide a gateway for further collaborations within the public sector, enabling businesses to expand their service offerings and client base.

## Notice

The business objective of this procurement is to provide support and maintenance of the Agency's existing retrieval equipment, which currently retrieve approximately 57,000 documents annually. This requirement involves maintenance and support of the following hardware and software. 4 x Kodak IMS/I7300 I7300 Kodak application software, Hostlink, CAR string edit 6 x Kodak 2400 DSV Powerfilm

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bb282ba-cecc-4b12-9081-579b621613ad |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £67,936 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £67,936 |
| 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 | DVLA COMMERCIAL DIRECTORATE |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA6 7JL |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Mynydd-bach |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KODAK ALARIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79961330 - Microfilming services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2018 at 13:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bb282ba-cecc-4b12-9081-579b621613ad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bb282ba-cecc-4b12-9081-579b621613ad
  13th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=310448303
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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