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title: "LIT0558 - Professional Digital Camera Systems"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000491348"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2017-07-04"
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# LIT0558 - Professional Digital Camera Systems

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000491348

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has successfully completed a procurement process for two High Quality Medium Format Professional Digital Camera Systems under an open tender initiative. This award, marked as LIT0558, is situated within the education sector and occurred in Edinburgh, UK. The contract was signed on 25th May 2017, with a total contract value of £55,710. Businesses interested in this procurement had to engage in a competitive bidding process, as it followed an open procedure, allowing a fair chance for all participants.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for suppliers of high-quality photographic equipment and accessories, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing specialised goods. Companies well-versed in digital imaging technologies and those who can demonstrate an understanding of the unique requirements of educational institutions would find this procurement particularly relevant. The contract's transparency and the University’s commitment to maintaining high standards in their Digital Imaging Unit further emphasise the potential for ongoing business relationships in this niche market.

## Notice

The University required two High Quality Medium Format Professional Digital Camera Systems. The camera systems will at a glance; - Allow for less problems with vibration in the studio - Reduced necessity to shoot under glass - Single shot is better suited to varied photographic work- studio or location - More sophisticated software will enable efficiency savings in processing times and asset management.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The open process was used whilst procuring the two High Quality Digital Camera systems. This ensured fairness and transparency allowing all companies to bid. The aim for this requirement was to procure a variety of required formats and accessories along with the two Digital Camera systems, with the Digital Imaging Unit (DIU) expanding and our current cameras coming to the end of their expected lifespan, the University took the approach of moving the current camera system from a multi-shot to a single-shot environment, this was proven that the University would still be maintaining the high standards which are currently being achieved by the DIU Unit.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL288211 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 May 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £55,710 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ICAM ARCHIVE SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38651000 - Cameras

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2017 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL288211

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL288211
  LIT0558 - Professional Digital Camera Systems - The University required two High Quality Medium Format Professional Digital Camera Systems. The camera systems will at a glance; - Allow for less problems with vibration in the studio - Reduced necessity to shoot under glass - Single shot is better suited to varied photographic work- studio or location - More sophisticated software will enable efficiency savings in processing times and asset management.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000491348

## Provenance

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