---
title: "RFI - map scanner replacement - large format flat-bed system"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000706324"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND"
published: "2022-09-08"
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# RFI - map scanner replacement - large format flat-bed system

Buyer: NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000706324

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## Summary

The National Library of Scotland, a body governed by public law in the UK, located in Edinburgh, is planning a procurement exercise for a large format flat-bed digitisation system under the category of Recreation, Culture, and Religion. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with a tender initiation type. The deadline for submitting interest and responses is 30th September 2022, and further information can be found on the Public Contracts Scotland website.

This tender opportunity from the National Library of Scotland for a map scanner replacement presents a chance for businesses in the goods category to participate. Businesses involved in providing digitisation solutions, particularly those with expertise in large format flat-bed systems, can benefit from this opportunity. The Library is seeking feedback from the industry to ensure the chosen product aligns with its requirements, aiming to establish positive working relationships to enhance the multi-year digitisation programme.

## Notice

The National Library of Scotland ("the Library") is planning a procurement exercise for a large format flat-bed digitisation system that will digitise large single sheet materials as part of multi-year digitisation programme. 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 is available in the additional document.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The National Library of Scotland ("the Library") is planning a procurement exercise for a large format flat-bed digitisation system that will digitise large single sheet materials as part of multi-year digitisation programme. 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. The Library requires to demonstrate not only commercial "Best Value", but also acknowledge the importance for structured, open and positive working relationships that will deliver a positive experience for all involved in the digitisation programme. Full description available in additional documents.. n/a

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP458606 |
| 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 | 8 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Nov 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| 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
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 30124520 - Scanner document feeders
- 38520000 - Scanners

## Release History

- 8 Sep 2022 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP458606

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP458606&idx=1
  8th September 2022 - Request For Information - To Be Completed by Suppliers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP458606
  RFI - map scanner replacement - large format flat-bed system - The National Library of Scotland ("the Library") is planning a procurement exercise for a large format flat-bed digitisation system that will digitise large single sheet materials as part of multi-year digitisation programme. 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 is available in the additional document.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nls.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=706324
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000706324

## Provenance

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