Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh
EH1 1EW
Contact
Alyssa Lamb
Telephone
+44 1316233790
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11622
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Recreation, culture and religion
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
RFI - map scanner replacement - large format flat-bed system
Reference number
TBC
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 38520000 - Scanners
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
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.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £80,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38520000 - Scanners
- 30124520 - Scanner document feeders
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Main site or place of performance
Edinburgh, UK
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.14) Additional information
n/a
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 November 2022
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Please submit interest and any responses by 12 noon on 30th September 2022
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=706324.
(SC Ref:706324)