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title: "IWM/2425/DCM/3351: Film Scanner for Department of Collections Management at Imperial War Museums"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04aff5"
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buyer: "IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUMS"
published: "2024-10-22"
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# IWM/2425/DCM/3351: Film Scanner for Department of Collections Management at Imperial War Museums

Buyer: IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUMS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04aff5

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## Summary

The Imperial War Museums (IWM) are currently in the tender stage for procuring a 35mm/16mm cinematographic Film Scanner with audio recording, aimed at archiving fragile and deteriorated film stock to high archival standards. This procurement, falling under the industry category of Apparatus for sound, video-recording and reproduction, is valued at £750,000 and operates under an open procedure. Located in London, with delivery to Cambridgeshire CC, the contract includes supply, installation, training, and five years of maintenance. Key dates include the tender end date on 22nd November 2024, the award period starting the same day at 15:30, and a bid validity period until 31st March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs with expertise in film and audio-visual equipment, to grow by partnering with a high-profile cultural institution. Ideal candidates will be experienced in providing high-quality archival scanners and related services like installation and maintenance. By securing this contract, businesses can elevate their market credibility and expand their portfolio in the public sector, particularly in specialised archival technology markets.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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. Bidders will be requested to the submit costs for the Supply, Installation, Training and Maintenance (five years) of the scanner.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034074-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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 | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC |

## 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

- 22 Oct 2024 at 09:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034074-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.iwm.org.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:000001-2024:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/U63NDG569C
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Apparatus-for-sound%2C-video-recording-and-reproduction./U63NDG569C
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/U63NDG569C

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