Official source
| Original official title | High-End Motion-Picture Film Scanner and Digitisation System |
|---|---|
| Source language | English |
| Buyer | National Library of Scotland |
| Country | Scotland |
| Identifier | JUL560381 · ocds-r6ebe6-0000832737 · 2026.27.005 |
| Procedure | Open competition |
| Deadline | 17 August 2026, 11:00 Europe/London |
| Value | GBP 150,000 |
Boundary
GBP 150,000 is the current contract-notice estimate excluding VAT and supersedes the earlier GBP 100,000 PIN estimate. The PIN and live notice are one procurement event.
Verified opportunity overview
National Library of Scotland is procuring supply, installation, support and maintenance of a film scanner and digitisation system for fragile and historic motion-picture formats. ContractLens presents verified public facts and supplier implications without replacing the tender documents.
Current status and key dates
The official source was checked on 27 July 2026 and the record was open for submission. The stated deadline is 17 August 2026, 11:00 Europe/London. The stated duration is 16 October 2026 to 31 March 2030 with two optional 24-month renewals. Suppliers must recheck the live official source before relying on status, dates or documents.
Scope and deliverables
Supply, installation, support and maintenance of a film scanner and digitisation system for fragile and historic motion-picture formats. Scan 16mm, Standard 8, Super 8 and 9.5mm film with a 35mm option. Capture optical and magnetic sound. Handle damaged and fragile film gently. Provide installation, support and maintenance.
Lots and contract structure
No lots stated Suppliers must check the current procurement documents for lot boundaries, participation conditions and later changes.
Supplier requirements
The solution must be fully operational before 31 March 2027. UK/Ireland demonstration visits may verify written responses. The current procurement documents remain authoritative for eligibility, capacity, insurance and mandatory submission conditions.
Submission and award method
Quality 70%. Price 30%. Suppliers must check the live notice and current procurement documents before relying on submission or award mechanics.
Value explanation
Estimated value: GBP 150,000 excluding VAT; current live notice controls. Any published figure is an estimate or stated value, not guaranteed spend, unless the official documents expressly say otherwise.
Amendments and status history
No separate material amendment was identified in the official record used for this report. This is not proof that no clarification, replacement document or later notice exists; suppliers must check the live source before relying on the position.
Supplier relevance
Specialist digitisation equipment procurement for a national cultural institution. This editorial assessment does not replace the buyer’s eligibility, selection or award requirements.
Procurement data limitations and missing details
GBP 150,000 is the current contract-notice estimate excluding VAT and supersedes the earlier GBP 100,000 PIN estimate. The PIN and live notice are one procurement event. Unsupported criteria, certifications, quantities, service levels and amendment claims remain explicit evidence gaps.
Official sources and verification history
Primary evidence is the official procurement record for JUL560381 · ocds-r6ebe6-0000832737 · 2026.27.005, checked by ContractLens on 27 July 2026. The official source URL is https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560381. The live official record and current procurement documents remain authoritative.