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OpenStage · planning

National Library of Scotland

Film Scanner and Digitisation System

Recreation & CultureCPV 48329000
Value£100k
Deadline
Published22 May 2026
RegionNationwide
Who to contact
procurementteam@nls.uk
+44 1316233700

The procurement contact named on the official notice.

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£100ktotal contract value
median £91k
this tender£0£1.1m

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The brief

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 be 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.

The estimated data of publication of contract notice is indicative, and may be moved back.

Key requirements

What the supplier must deliver

01

The National Library of Scotland (‘the Library’)

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.

02

The equipment must demonstrate the ability

The equipment must demonstrate the ability to be handle film gently, including where due to age and condition the film is warped, brittle, or where perforations are damaged.

03

The system must be able to handle

The system must be able to handle capture and synchronisation of optical and magnetic sound with film.

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Source & provenance
OCID
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Stage
planning · Planning
Source
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Buyer ref
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