Film Scanner and Digitisation System
Buyer: National Library of Scotland
- Published
- 17 July 2026
- Submission deadline
- 17 August 2026
- Estimated value
- £150,000
- Place of performance
- UKM82
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Lots
- 1
- Notice number
- 067528-2026
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-06a1ff
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 92100000Motion picture and video services
Description
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.
Official publications
- FTS · 067528-2026 · 17 July 2026
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- What is the deadline to bid for this tender?
- The submission deadline is 17 August 2026. Check the official source, as dates can be modified.
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- The estimated value published by the buyer is £150,000.
- Who is the buyer of this tender?
- The contracting authority is National Library of Scotland (United Kingdom).
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