---
title: "Archive Tape Digitisation"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000830961"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000830961.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY"
published: "2026-05-01"
---

# Archive Tape Digitisation

Buyer: SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000830961

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Archive Tape Digitisation" contract has been completed by the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body, located in Edinburgh. The contract involves the retrieval, digitisation, and disposal of archived tapes held by the Scottish Parliament. The procurement falls under the services category and was conducted using an open procedure. The contract, awarded through the Scottish Parliament Broadcasting Systems Integration and Equipment Framework, was finalised with the supplier Pi Comms on 20th February 2026, for a value of £69,000. The project's geographical area covers the region UKM75, and the procurement stage is now at the 'Award' phase.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in archival digitisation and data handling services. SME companies, like Pi Comms, can leverage such contracts to expand their market presence within governmental frameworks. The open procurement method encourages a wide range of firms to participate, fostering competitive growth. The scope of the project, focusing on the specialisation in digitisation services, presents a valuable niche for businesses that can deliver efficiency and innovation to advance governmental archival processes.

## Notice

Contract Award for the retrieval, digitisation and disposal of the Scottish Parliament's archived tapes.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract Award for the retrieval, digitisation and disposal of the Scottish Parliament's archived tapes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555078 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £69,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH99 1SP |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PI COMMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72300000 - Data services

## Release History

- 1 May 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555078

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555078
  Archive Tape Digitisation - Contract Award for the retrieval, digitisation and disposal of the Scottish Parliament's archived tapes.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.parliament.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000830961

## Provenance

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