--- title: "RFI - Large Format Digitisation System" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000620356" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000620356" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000620356.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000620356.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND" published: "2020-04-23" --- # RFI - Large Format Digitisation System Buyer: NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000620356 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000620356) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000620356.json) ## Summary The National Library of Scotland, located in Edinburgh, is planning a procurement exercise for a large format digitisation system, as part of a newspaper digitisation project scheduled for 2020/21. This tender process is currently in the planning stage, and organisations are invited to provide feedback to inform the Library's procurement strategy. Interested parties should note that feedback must be submitted by 12 noon on 28th May 2020, with further communication anticipated on 1st July 2020. The procurement falls under the goods category and is classified as a Request for Information (RFI). This opportunity is particularly suited for businesses involved in digital imaging, document scanning, and archival technology, as the Library seeks industry insights to ensure compatibility with their specific digitisation requirements. Companies that can offer innovative solutions or demonstrate best practices in large format digitisation will likely find this tender advantageous. Engaging in this early-stage planning process can help businesses position themselves effectively for future contract opportunities within public procurement. ## Notice The National Library of Scotland "the Library" is planning a procurement exercise for a large format digitisation system that will digitise large bound volumes and loose materials as part of an upcoming newspaper digitisation project in 2020/21. At this point the Library is seeking feedback from the industry to determine best practice in providing the appropriate product to deliver on the library's requirements. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The National Library of Scotland "the Library" is planning a procurement exercise for a large format digitisation system that will digitise large bound volumes and loose materials as part of an upcoming newspaper digitisation project in 2020/21. At this point the Library is seeking feedback from the industry to determine best practice in providing the appropriate product to deliver on the library's requirements.. Further information will be provided in the additional documentation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385748 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | 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 | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Apr 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Jul 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH1 1EW | | 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 | TLM75 City of Edinburgh | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 30124520 - Scanner document feeders - 30216110 - Scanners for computer use - 44316400 - Hardware ## Release History - 23 Apr 2020 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385748 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR385748&idx=1 27th April 2020 - RFI Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385748 RFI - Large Format Digitisation System - The National Library of Scotland "the Library" is planning a procurement exercise for a large format digitisation system that will digitise large bound volumes and loose materials as part of an upcoming newspaper digitisation project in 2020/21. At this point the Library is seeking feedback from the industry to determine best practice in providing the appropriate product to deliver on the library's requirements. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nls.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000620356 - https://www.nls.uk/about-us/procurement - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=620356 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000620356. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000620356.json.