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Film Scanner and Digitisation System

National Library of Scotland · tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 26 Sept 2026, 23:17.

Opportunity overview

The National Library of Scotland (‘the Library’) is looking for a suitably qualified, experienced and knowledgeable Supplier to supply, deliver, install, support and maintain a film scanner able to create digital copies of original films in 16mm, standard 8mm, super 8mm and 9.5mm film gauges. We also request an option for 35mm film gauges. The equipment must demonstrate the ability to handle film gently, including where due to age and condition the film is warped, brittle, or where perforations are damaged. The system must be able to handle capture and synchronisation of optical and magnetic sound with film. It is anticipated that one (1) film scanner and supporting software and hardware as required will be purchased following successful award of the contract. The digitisation system will be operated at the Library’s Kelvin Hall premises in Glasgow.

Classification

  • CPV48329000 — Imaging and archiving system
  • CPV92100000 — Motion picture and video services

Lots

  • This is an open procurement with 70% weighting on Quality and 30% on Price. The three highest scoring compliant Tenderers (plus any Tenderers scoring within 2 score points of the third highest scoring Tenderer) will be required to host a demonstration visit to allow the Evaluation Panel to assess the proposed solution in operation. All demonstration visits will be required to take place within the UK or Ireland, and should take no longer than 2 hours. Findings from the demonstrations will be used to verify the written responses and will form part of the overall Quality score. Scores from written responses may be adjusted accordingly where applicable. The winning Tenderer's solution must be able to be installed and fully operational before 31 March 2027.£150k

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
2026.27.005
Status
active
Main Procurement Category
goods
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Has Recurrence
No

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
48329000
Description
Imaging and archiving system

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
suitability
Description
The relevant selection criteria will be included in the SPD module.

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
The relevant selection criteria will be included in the SPD module.

Applies To

supplier

Covered By

GPA

Tender Period

Ends
17 Aug 2026, 11:00

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
90

Expected award period

Starts
17 Aug 2026, 12:00

Bid Opening

Date
17 Aug 2026, 12:00
Description
Ines Byrne Rosa Mak Neil Brown

Address

Street Address
Edinburgh, Scotland

Contract terms

Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed
Has Electronic Payment
Yes

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Description
This is an open procurement with 70% weighting on Quality and 30% on Price. The three highest scoring compliant Tenderers (plus any Tenderers scoring within 2 score points of the third highest scoring Tenderer) will be required to host a demonstration visit to allow the Evaluation Panel to assess the proposed solution in operation. All demonstration visits will be required to take place within the UK or Ireland, and should take no longer than 2 hours. Findings from the demonstrations will be used to verify the written responses and will form part of the overall Quality score. Scores from written responses may be adjusted accordingly where applicable. The winning Tenderer's solution must be able to be installed and fully operational before 31 March 2027.
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Technical Properties
Type
quality
Description
70
Criterion 2
Name
Operational Ergonomics and Safety
Type
quality
Description
10
Criterion 3
Name
Delivery and Installation
Type
quality
Description
10
Criterion 4
Name
Support and Maintenance
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 5
Name
Fair Work First
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 6
Type
price
Description
30

Value

Amount
150,000
Currency
GBP

Contract period

Starts
16 Oct 2026, 00:00
Ends
31 Mar 2030, 23:59

Renewal

Description
2x 24 months depending on performance, requirement, and budget availability.

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
92100000
Description
Motion picture and video services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM82

Delivery Location

Description
Glasgow (Kelvin Hall)

Published documents

Entry 1
Document Type
economicSelectionCriteria
Id
economic

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
National Library of Scotland
Id
GB-FTS-9417

Identifier

Legal Name
National Library of Scotland

Address

Street Address
George IV Bridge
Locality
Edinburgh
Region
UKM
Postal Code
EH1 1EW
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Telephone
+44 1316233700

Roles

buyer
centralPurchasingBody

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Id
08
Description
Recreation, culture and religion
Organisation 2
Name
Edinburgh Sheriff Court
Id
GB-FTS-1033

Identifier

Legal Name
Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Address

Locality
Edinburgh
Country Name
United Kingdom

Roles

reviewBody

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Edinburgh · UKM · EH1 1EW · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM82

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS
  1. 048173-2026planning ·
  2. 067528-2026tender ·