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title: "002611 Supply, Delivery, Installation & On-Site Maintenance of Digitisation Scanning Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050e66"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BRITISH LIBRARY"
published: "2025-05-23"
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# 002611 Supply, Delivery, Installation & On-Site Maintenance of Digitisation Scanning Equipment

Buyer: BRITISH LIBRARY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050e66

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## Summary

The British Library has initiated a procurement process titled "002611 Supply, Delivery, Installation & On-Site Maintenance of Digitisation Scanning Equipment", falling under the category of scanners. The procurement aims to source new digitisation equipment to assist in the high-quality digitisation of various archival materials. This process is managed by the British Library, located at 96 Euston Road, London. The tender is currently at the "tender" stage, with key dates including the end of the enquiry period on 27 May 2025 and the tender submission deadline on 7 June 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the total contract value is estimated at £602,819. The contract period is expected to start on 30 June 2025 and conclude on 24 June 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the scanning and digitisation equipment industry. Companies that specialise in providing large-format, overhead, and microfilm scanners, particularly those that incorporate features like book cradles and glass systems, are well-positioned to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises with the ability to offer high-quality, high-speed scanning solutions that meet the conservation standards required by the British Library can leverage this opportunity. The open procurement process encourages a competitive environment, allowing businesses that meet the criteria to engage effectively and potentially secure a lucrative contract.

## Notice

The purpose of this tender is to procure a suite of brand-new digitisation equipment to support the high-quality, high-speed digital capture of a wide range of archival and heritage materials. The equipment required includes: *Two large-format line scanners (up to A0 size) for items such as newspapers *Six overhead line scanners suitable for documents such as journals *Four microfilm scanners capable of high-volume digitisation of various microfilm formats Where applicable, scanners should be equipped with features such as weighted book cradles and automatic or semi-automatic glass systems, with the capability to move the scanning bed independently of the glass to apply appropriate pressure in line with conservation standards To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=945231953

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025552-2025 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination 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 | 23 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 24 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £487,718 |
| Lots value | £487,718 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRITISH LIBRARY |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW1 2DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | St Pancras & Somers Town |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38520000 - Scanners

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 08:21 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025552-2025
- 8 May 2025 at 09:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019588-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025552-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019588-2025
  8th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.delta-esourcing.com
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=945231953
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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