---
title: "Spectra Storage Servers - eAuction"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068839"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068839.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRITISH FILM INSTITUTE"
published: "2026-05-01"
---

# Spectra Storage Servers - eAuction

Buyer: BRITISH FILM INSTITUTE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068839

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## Summary

The British Film Institute (BFI), located at 21 Stephen Street, London, spearheaded an eAuction titled "Spectra Storage Servers - eAuction" for the procurement of two Spectra Storage Servers. The procurement process, managed under the open procedure method, belongs to the services industry category, specifically covering servers, software implementation, and data storage services. The procurement process concluded with a contract award on 30th April 2026, followed by the contract period starting on 15th May 2026 and concluding on 5th June 2026. The total value awarded was £244,799.11 to Soluble Limited, situated in Tunbridge Wells.

This project presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in IT infrastructure, particularly those delivering data storage and server solutions. SMEs, like Soluble Limited—identified as a key participant in this tender—potentially benefit by engaging in such public procurements to expand their market presence and scale operations. Companies proficient in software implementation and film equipment supply could gain a competitive edge by participating in similar future tenders issued by public authorities like the BFI, fostering business growth in the technology and film industry sectors.

## Notice

The BFI is undertaking an eAuction for the purchase of two Spectra Storage Servers. Please see the full specification attached to the project for details and how to take part. Award is subject to completion of due diligence. The maximum total bid threshold for this auction has been set at PS230,000 ex VAT To take part in this eAuction, please visit our website, at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bfi/aspx/Tenders/Current , where you will need to register if you haven't already to access the relevant documents and bid.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040608-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 May 2026 - 5 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £244,799 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRITISH FILM INSTITUTE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W1T 1LN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Bloomsbury |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC, TLI31 Camden and City of London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32321100 - Film equipment
- 48820000 - Servers
- 72263000 - Software implementation services
- 72317000 - Data storage services

## Release History

- 1 May 2026 at 13:51 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040608-2026
- 22 Apr 2026 at 09:54 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036469-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040608-2026
  1st May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036469-2026
  22nd April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.soluble.org.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bfi/aspx/Home
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bfi/aspx/HomeBidssubmittedviaeAuction.Awardsubjecttoappropriateduediligence
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bfi/aspx/Tenders/Current
- https://www.bfi.org.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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