---
title: "Award of Minimum Bit Preservation Infrastructure"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000463669"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND"
published: "2016-11-07"
---

# Award of Minimum Bit Preservation Infrastructure

Buyer: NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000463669

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## Summary

The National Records of Scotland is seeking procurement for the "Award of Minimum Bit Preservation Infrastructure" tender. This contract falls under the goods category, specifically within the hardware, software, and other Information Communication Technology classifications. The tender period commenced on 14th November 2016 and will conclude on 13th November 2021. An award was issued on 3rd November 2016, with a total value of £238,606. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the technology sector, particularly those specialising in hardware and software development, as well as IT services providers. Companies capable of delivering innovative infrastructure solutions, particularly those with expertise in data preservation technologies, are well-positioned to compete. The involvement of XMA Limited as the awarded supplier highlights the competitive landscape in which other suppliers can strive to establish their presence in providing minimum bit preservation infrastructure solutions.

## Notice

Minimum Bit Preservation Infrastructure as described in the Further Competition document dated 23 September 2016.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV262748 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2016 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £238,606 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND |
| Additional buyers | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL; CHANGEWORKS; CHANGEWORKS (ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL); CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL; FIFE COUNCIL; FORESTRY COMMISSION; HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE; LINK GROUP; NHS GRAMPIAN; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE; SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY; SCOTTISH SOCIAL SERVICES COUNCIL; SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE); SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; STIRLING COUNCIL; THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL; UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE; WILLIAMSBURGH HOUSING ASSOCIATION |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 4HN |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Corstorphine/Murrayfield |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 31 |
| Supplier names | AMEY; ANDERSON STRATHERN; AZZURRO; BIFFA WASTE SERVICES; CACTUS ID; CERTAS ENERGY UK LIMITED T/A SCOTTISH FUELS; COUNTRYWIDE GROUNDS MAINTENANCE; EVERWARM; GENERAL WINDOW CLEANING; GRAHAM SCOTLAND; GRESHAM OFFICE FURNITURE; HJBS; JARVIE PLANT; KINETIC STUDIO; LANDCARE SOLUTIONS (SCOTLAND; LANGSTANE PRESS; LEVEL PEAKS ASSOCIATES; LLOYD; LUMINOUS GROUP; MACLAY CIVIL ENGINEERING; MACLEAN ELECTRICAL; MACRAE & DICK; MEARS; MORRISON CONSTRUCTION; NORTH FORESTRY; PARITY PROFESSIONALS; PHOENIX SOFTWARE; ROCKET EXHIBITIONS & EVENTS; ROSENBAUER; WICKSTEED LEISURE; XMA |

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2016 at 10:17 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV262748

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://firescotland.gov.uk
- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.careinspectorate.com
- http://www.clacksweb.org.uk/
- http://www.dundee.ac.uk
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.fifedirect.org.uk
- http://www.hie.co.uk
- http://www.nhsgrampian.org
- http://www.nrscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.ros.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- http://www.spa.police.uk
- http://www.sssc.uk.com
- http://www.stirling.gov.uk/procurement

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