Scope
Description
The purpose of this tender is to procure a suite of brand-new digitisation equipment to support the high-quality, high-speed digital capture of a wide range of archival and heritage materials. The equipment required includes:
•Two large-format line scanners (up to A0 size) for items such as newspapers
•Six overhead line scanners suitable for documents such as journals
•Four microfilm scanners capable of high-volume digitisation of various microfilm formats
Where applicable, scanners should be equipped with features such as weighted book cradles and automatic or semi-automatic glass systems, with the capability to move the scanning bed independently of the glass to apply appropriate pressure in line with conservation standards
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Total value (estimated)
- £487,718 excluding VAT
- £602,819 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 30 June 2025 to 25 June 2026
- 11 months, 26 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 38520000 - Scanners
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Submission
Enquiry deadline
27 May 2025, 1:00pm
Tender submission deadline
7 June 2025, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
25 June 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criterion 1 | Long criteria description |
Price | 60% |
| Criterion 2 | Long criteria description |
Quality | 40% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
British Library
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCXZ-9362-XQJM
British Library, 96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB
United Kingdom
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government