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title: "35mm/16mm cinematographic film scanners for archival use"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ec41"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF WALES"
published: "2022-02-14"
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# 35mm/16mm cinematographic film scanners for archival use

Buyer: THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ec41

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## Summary

The National Library of Wales is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process to acquire 2 to 3 new 35mm/16mm cinematographic film scanners for archival use. The estimated value for this project is £210,000, and tenders will be sought for the supply, installation, training, and maintenance of the scanners. Interested parties should note that the tender period is expected to open soon, with the first communication concerning this procurement issued on 4th November 2021. The delivery location for this procurement will be the National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth, under the goods category classified as apparatus for sound, video-recording, and reproduction.

This procurement opportunity offers significant potential for businesses specialising in audio-visual equipment, including manufacturers and suppliers of cinematographic tools, as well as service providers capable of offering installation and maintenance solutions. Companies that have experience in archival projects, particularly in heritage preservation and media management, will find this tender especially relevant. Establishing a contract with the National Library of Wales presents an excellent opportunity for growth within the sector, especially for SMEs looking to expand their public sector portfolio.

## Notice

The National Library of Wales is seeking to expand its current audio-visual scanning facility with the addition of 2 (or possibly 3) new 35mm/16mm cinematographic film scanners suitable for archival use.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The National Library of Wales is seeking to expand its current audio-visual scanning facility with the addition of 2 (or possibly 3) new 35mm/16mm cinematographic film scanners suitable for archival use. Tenders will be requested for the Supply, Installation, Training and Maintenance of the scanners.

Options: Tenderers should provide a costing for the following options: a. Year 4 support and maintenance of equipment provided under the Lump Sum Fee. b. Year 5 support and maintenance of equipment provided under the Lump Sum Fee. c. An additional 16mm scanner to the specification provided above, including delivery, commissioning and 3 years' support and maintenance d. Year 4 support and maintenance for additional 16mm scanner e. Year 5 support and maintenance for additional 16mm scanner f. An additional 35mm scanner to the specification provided above, including delivery, commissioning and 3 years' support and maintenance g. Year 4 support and maintenance for additional 35mm scanner h. Year 5 support and maintenance for additional 35mm scanner The Optional Sums are not taken into consideration in the tendering competition, but the Library may choose to order items from the Optional Sums of the winning tender.

Renewal: The Company shall provide a minimum of 3 years on-site maintenance of the equipment including parts and labour and software upgrades. Costing should be supplied for optional Year 4 and 5 support and maintenance of equipment including parts and labour and software upgrades.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004133-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | 4 Nov 2021 |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 21 Dec 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £210,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £305,543 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF WALES |
| Locality | CEREDIGION |
| Post town | Shrewsbury |
| Postcode | SY23 3BU |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL41 Mid Wales |
| Local authority | Ceredigion |
| Electoral ward | Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais |
| Westminster constituency | Ceredigion Preseli |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DVSS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32321100 - Film equipment
- 32321200 - Audio-visual equipment
- 32330000 - Apparatus for sound, video-recording and reproduction

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2022 at 13:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004133-2022
- 4 Nov 2021 at 16:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027734-2021
- 15 Oct 2021 at 10:34 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025812-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.llgc.org.uk
- http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0452

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