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title: "Cine Film Scanner for Archiving"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0307b5"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Cine Film Scanner for Archiving

Buyer: MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0307b5

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Manchester Metropolitan University, which is seeking to secure a contract for the provision of a Cine Film Scanner for Archiving, focused on the film equipment industry. This tender is currently in the Award stage, following the completion of a limited procurement method that did not involve a prior publication of a call for competition. The deadline for this process has been met, with the contract awarded on 6th January 2022, with a total value of £262,457. The delivery location for the scanner is specified as Manchester Metropolitan University in the UK.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in supplying highly specialised film scanning technology or related archival equipment. Companies capable of providing products that meet stringent archival standards, such as fragile and deteriorated film stock transformation, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The unique requirements laid out in the procurement specifications highlight a niche market where innovation and expertise in film preservation can lead to successful engagements and future growth for participating businesses.

## Notice

Provision of Film Scanner for the Archiving of extremely fragile and deteriorated film stock to the high standards required for archives and museum collections.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The North West Film Archive (NWFA) is part of Manchester Metropolitan University's Library Services and is a specialist resource dedicated to collecting and preserving the region's rich filmed history. NWFA is a member of both national and international networks of film archives and works closely with the British Film Institute. The work with film undertaken by a team of specialist professionals requires the use of very particular, archive-compatible equipment which can work with often extremely fragile and deteriorated film stock to the high standards required for archives and museum collections. Funding has been provided by The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Capability for Collections Fund (CapCo). The only scanner available in the UK that fulfils these precise criteria is a MWA-Nova film scanner, as outlined below. 1. Film Scanner features 1.1 Film Transport Mechanism Capstanless and Sprocketless transport mechanism to avoid problems related to image warping due to film splices and physical damage of old brittle film, respectively. 1.2 Film Transport Tension Reel to reel transfer tension as low as 0.2 Newtons. 1.3 Shrunken Film Correction and Image Stabilisation Technology for Stabilisation and Film Shrinkage correction. 1.4 Audio Track Reading Capability Comprehensive range of dedicated audio modules, to deal with the following film audio formats: 8mm edge track commag 9.5mm duoplay 2 channel, commag 16 mm 2 tracks sepmag 16mm edge track commag 17.5mm 2 track commag 35mm single track commag 35mm 4 track sepmag 35mm 6 track sepmag Magnetic audio archive extension unit for magnetic audio tape with heavy vinegar degradation 16mm variable area and density, comopt 35mm variable area and density, comopt 1.5 Timeline based colour correction and audio channel balancing Control software including timeline based post scanning processing tools 1.6 Metadata Protocol Metadata protocol creates files with scanning parameters, perforation condition and user actions. 1.7 Multi-purpose functionality Includes a bi-phase I/O allowing it to act as a sound follower 'slave' or as the image scanner 'master' synchronised to a sound follower. 1.8 Physical Mounting Motorised height adjustment of working surface if required. 2. Film Scanner features 2.1 Image Resolution capable of scanning at 8k resolution. 2.2 High Dynamic Range multi flash scanning for applications such as HDR image creation. 2.3 Motorised lens motorized lens mounting for zoom, focus and panning of the image to be scanned

### Procurement Information

MMU will rely on a derogation in this case (specifically Reg .32 2 b i and ii) due to technical reasons as DVSS Ltd is the sole UK distributor of the highly specialised MWA-Nova Spinner S cine Film Scanning equipment that is able to scan fragile and deteriorated film for archiving.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000288-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £262,457 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M15 6BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Hulme |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## 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

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2022 at 10:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000288-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://www.mmu.ac.uk

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