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BLC0177 - Legacy Media Digitisation Framework

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED · Tender notice on Find a Tender

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Opportunity overview

BlueLight Commercial are looking to implement a Framework for the delivery of Media Digitisation Services. This will include the conversion of legacy media to digital records including meta data for integration with a Digital Evidence Management system. Tender Documentation is scheduled to be published on 11th August and no documentation will be available before this date. The Framework will include 6 lots which are: Lot 1: VHS Media Conversion - In House - With DEMS Integration - This lot is for the provision of software, hardware and training to enable a Customer to convert VHS tapes to digital files and have the files imported via integration with a Digital Evidence Management Solution (DEMS) managed by the Customer. Lot 2: VHS Media Conversion - In House - With DEMS Provided - This lot is for the provision of software, hardware and training to enable a Customer to convert VHS tapes to digital files and have the files available via a Digital Evidence Management Solution (DEMS) provided as part of your solution. Lot 3: VHS Media Conversion - Outsource - With DEMS Integration - This lot is for the provision of conversion services delivered completely by a third party with electronic files being returned securely to the Customer and ingested by a Digital Evidence Management Solution managed by the Customer. Lot 4: VHS Media Conversion - Outsource - With DEMS Provided - This lot is for the provision of conversion services delivered completely by a third party with electronic files being available to the Customer via a Digital Evidence Management Solution (DEMS) provided as part of your solution. Lot 5: Niche Media Digitisation - DEMS Integration: This lot is for the conversion of other forms of legacy media, I.e. microfiche, CD, DVD's to an electronic file for ingestion by a Digital Evidence Management solution managed by the Customer. Lot 6: Niche Media Digitisation - DEMS Provided: This lot is for the conversion of other forms of legacy media, I.e. microfiche, CD, DVD's to an electronic file for ingestion by a Digital Evidence Management solution provided as part of your solution.

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

Cleardata UK

Matched by number
Shared published award value
£50m
Awarded
12 Oct 2025
Suppliers
One of 2 awarded suppliers
Award ID
1
Status
cancelled
Identifier
GB-COH 03986970
Location
Blyth, UKC21, NE244RP, United Kingdom

Memnon Archiving Services

Matched by number
Shared published award value
£50m
Awarded
12 Oct 2025
Suppliers
One of 2 awarded suppliers
Award ID
1
Status
cancelled
Identifier
GB-COH 09943705
Location
Birmingham, UKG31, B3 2JR, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV30233000 — Media storage and reader devices
  • CPV32322000 — Multimedia equipment
  • CPV72311100 — Data conversion services

Lots

  • Lot 1: VHS Media Conversion - In House - With DEMS Integration£50m
  • Lot 2: VHS Media Conversion - In House - With DEMS Provided£50m
  • Lot 3: VHS Media Conversion - Outsource - With DEMS Integration£50m
  • Lot 4: VHS Media Conversion - Outsource - With DEMS Provided£50m
  • Lot 5: Niche Media Digitisation with DEMS Integration£50m
  • Lot 6: Niche Media Digitisation with DEMS Provided£50m

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
BLC0177
Status
complete
Above Threshold
Yes
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Type
closed
Method
withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition
Description
Further competition or Direct Award to ranked suppliers can be carried out by a Customer requiring Services under any Lot.
Is Open Framework Scheme
Yes
Open Framework Scheme End Date
10 Oct 2029, 00:59

Expected award period

Ends
3 Oct 2025, 23:59

Tender Period

Ends
10 Sept 2025, 12:00

Enquiry period

Ends
10 Sept 2025, 12:00

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Participation Fees

Entry 1
Id
ocds-h6vhtk-0584db

Type

win

Relative Value

Proportion
0.05
Monetary Value
award

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Lot 1: VHS Media Conversion - In House - With DEMS Integration
Status
complete
Description
This lot is for the provision of software, hardware and training to enable a Customer to convert VHS tapes to digital files and have the files imported via integration with a Digital Evidence Management Solution (DEMS) managed by the Customer.

Value

Amount
50,000,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
60,000,000

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Weighting Description
The award criteria is based on gateway questions that are pass / fail, technical and pricing information. A full breakdown of the questions and scoring including the evaluation matrix to demonstrate scoring methodology is available within the tender documentation.

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Simple description
Type
price
Description
The award criteria is based on gateway questions that are pass / fail, technical and pricing information. A full breakdown of the questions and scoring including the evaluation matrix to demonstrate scoring methodology is available within the tender documentation.

Contract period

Ends
9 Oct 2029, 23:59
Starts
10 Oct 2025, 00:00
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Lot 2: VHS Media Conversion - In House - With DEMS Provided
Status
complete
Description
This lot is for the provision of software, hardware and training to enable a Customer to convert VHS tapes to digital files and have the files available via a Digital Evidence Management Solution (DEMS) provided as part of your solution.

Value

Amount
50,000,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
60,000,000

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Weighting Description
The award criteria is based on gateway questions that are pass / fail, technical and pricing information. A full breakdown of the questions and scoring including the evaluation matrix to demonstrate scoring methodology is available within the tender documentation.

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Simple description
Type
price
Description
The award criteria is based on gateway questions that are pass / fail, technical and pricing information. A full breakdown of the questions and scoring including the evaluation matrix to demonstrate scoring methodology is available within the tender documentation.

Contract period

Ends
9 Oct 2029, 23:59
Starts
10 Oct 2025, 00:00
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Lot 3: VHS Media Conversion - Outsource - With DEMS Integration
Status
complete
Description
This lot is for the provision of conversion services delivered completely by a third party with electronic files being returned securely to the Customer and ingested by a Digital Evidence Management Solution managed by the Customer.

Value

Amount
50,000,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
60,000,000

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Weighting Description
The award criteria is based on gateway questions that are pass / fail, technical and pricing information. A full breakdown of the questions and scoring including the evaluation matrix to demonstrate scoring methodology is available within the tender documentation.

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Simple description
Type
price
Description
The award criteria is based on gateway questions that are pass / fail, technical and pricing information. A full breakdown of the questions and scoring including the evaluation matrix to demonstrate scoring methodology is available within the tender documentation.

Contract period

Ends
9 Oct 2029, 23:59
Starts
10 Oct 2025, 00:00
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
Lot 4: VHS Media Conversion - Outsource - With DEMS Provided
Status
complete
Description
This lot is for the provision of conversion services delivered completely by a third party with electronic files being available to the Customer  via a Digital Evidence Management Solution (DEMS) provided as part of your solution.

Value

Amount
50,000,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
60,000,000

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Weighting Description
The award criteria is based on gateway questions that are pass / fail, technical and pricing information. A full breakdown of the questions and scoring including the evaluation matrix to demonstrate scoring methodology is available within the tender documentation.

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Simple description
Type
price
Description
The award criteria is based on gateway questions that are pass / fail, technical and pricing information. A full breakdown of the questions and scoring including the evaluation matrix to demonstrate scoring methodology is available within the tender documentation.

Contract period

Ends
9 Oct 2029, 23:59
Starts
10 Oct 2025, 00:00
Entry 5
Id
5
Title
Lot 5: Niche Media Digitisation with DEMS Integration
Status
complete
Description
This lot is for the conversion of other forms of legacy media, I.e. microfiche, CD, DVD's to an electronic file for ingestion by a Digital Evidence Management solution managed by the Customer.

Value

Amount
50,000,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
60,000,000

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Weighting Description
The award criteria is based on gateway questions that are pass / fail, technical and pricing information. A full breakdown of the questions and scoring including the evaluation matrix to demonstrate scoring methodology is available within the tender documentation.

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Simple description
Type
price
Description
The award criteria is based on gateway questions that are pass / fail, technical and pricing information. A full breakdown of the questions and scoring including the evaluation matrix to demonstrate scoring methodology is available within the tender documentation.

Contract period

Ends
9 Oct 2029, 23:59
Starts
10 Oct 2025, 00:00
Entry 6
Id
6
Title
Lot 6: Niche Media Digitisation with DEMS Provided
Status
complete
Description
This lot is for the conversion of other forms of legacy media, I.e. microfiche, CD, DVD's to an electronic file for ingestion by a Digital Evidence Management solution provided as part of your solution.

Value

Amount
50,000,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
60,000,000

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Weighting Description
The award criteria is based on gateway questions that are pass / fail, technical and pricing information. A full breakdown of the questions and scoring including the evaluation matrix to demonstrate scoring methodology is available within the tender documentation.

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Simple description
Type
price
Description
The award criteria is based on gateway questions that are pass / fail, technical and pricing information. A full breakdown of the questions and scoring including the evaluation matrix to demonstrate scoring methodology is available within the tender documentation.

Contract period

Ends
9 Oct 2029, 23:59
Starts
10 Oct 2025, 00:00

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
30233000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Media storage and reader devices
Entry 2
Id
32322000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Multimedia equipment
Entry 3
Id
72311100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Data conversion services
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
30233000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Media storage and reader devices
Entry 2
Id
32322000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Multimedia equipment
Entry 3
Id
72311100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Data conversion services
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
30233000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Media storage and reader devices
Entry 2
Id
32322000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Multimedia equipment
Entry 3
Id
72311100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Data conversion services
Item 4
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
30233000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Media storage and reader devices
Entry 2
Id
32322000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Multimedia equipment
Entry 3
Id
72311100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Data conversion services
Item 5
Id
5
Related Lot
5

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
30233000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Media storage and reader devices
Entry 2
Id
32322000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Multimedia equipment
Entry 3
Id
72311100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Data conversion services
Item 6
Id
6
Related Lot
6

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
30233000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Media storage and reader devices
Entry 2
Id
32322000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Multimedia equipment
Entry 3
Id
72311100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Data conversion services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Entry 2
Id
047521-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
11 Aug 2025, 10:09
Entry 3
Id
066333-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK12
Description
Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderCancellationNotice
Published
17 Oct 2025, 13:58

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-COH-12517649
Name
BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKI32
Country
GB
Locality
London
Postal Code
SW1P 3JS
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Lower Ground 5-8 The Sanctuary

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Identifier

Id
12517649
Scheme
GB-COH

Contact

Name
Murray Smith
Organisation 2
Id
GB-COH-03986970
Name
Cleardata UK

Roles

supplier
tenderer

Address

Region
UKC21
Country
GB
Locality
Blyth
Postal Code
NE244RP
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Innovation House Coniston Court,

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
large
Sheltered Workshop
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No

Identifier

Id
03986970
Scheme
GB-COH

Contact

Organisation 3
Id
GB-COH-09943705
Name
Memnon Archiving Services

Roles

supplier
tenderer

Address

Region
UKG31
Country
GB
Locality
Birmingham
Postal Code
B3 2JR
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Rutland House, 148 Edmund Street

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
large
Sheltered Workshop
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No

Identifier

Id
09943705
Scheme
GB-COH

Contact

Award information

Award 1
Id
1
Date
13 Oct 2025, 00:00
Title
Lot 1 - VHS Media Conversion - In House - With DEMS Integration
Status
cancelled
Status Details
No Award
Above Threshold
Yes
Final Status Date
17 Oct 2025, 00:00
Main Procurement Category
services
Assessment Summaries Date Sent
13 Oct 2025, 00:00

Items

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
30233000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Media storage and reader devices
Entry 2
Id
32322000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Multimedia equipment
Entry 3
Id
72311100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Data conversion services

Value

Amount
50,000,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
60,000,000

Documents

Entry 1
Id
065376-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
awardNotice
Published
14 Oct 2025, 18:06
Entry 2
Id
065533-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
awardNotice
Published
15 Oct 2025, 11:39

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-03986970
Name
Cleardata UK
Supplier 2
Id
GB-COH-09943705
Name
Memnon Archiving Services

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
1
Type
futureSignatureDate
Status
scheduled
Due
24 Oct 2025, 23:59

Related lots

1

Contract period

Ends
2 Nov 2029, 23:59
Starts
3 Nov 2025, 00:00

Standstill Period

Ends
23 Oct 2025, 23:59
Award 2
Id
-1
Status
active
Final Status Date
15 Oct 2025, 00:00

Documents

Entry 1
Id
065376-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
awardNotice
Published
14 Oct 2025, 18:06
Entry 2
Id
065533-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
awardNotice
Published
15 Oct 2025, 11:39

Related lots

2
3
4
5
6

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UKI32 · SW1P 3JS · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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