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    ContractsDigitisation Scanning Equipment - Supply, Installation, and Maintenance
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    Digitisation Scanning Equipment - Supply, Installation, and Maintenance

    Contract value
    £80k
    Published 8 Jun 2026

    Procure a high-specification large-format planetary scanning system with software, installation, training, and three-year warranty to digitise fragile archival and heritage materials including books, maps, and oversized documents.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· EnglandPublished 8 Jun 2026· 3 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Contract value
    £80k
    Published 8 Jun 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £80,000indicative
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      England

    Lifecycle

    Open

    Open tender — no closing date published. Opened 3 months ago.

    8 June 2026
    Open tender · no closing date published

    Brief

    This procurement opportunity seeks a complete digitisation solution for archival and heritage materials. The successful supplier will provide a brand-new large format floor-mounted overhead planetary scanner system (up to A0 size) with integrated software, installation, on-site staff training, and three-year warranty coverage with no required maintenance until year four. Key Equipment Requirements: - Overhead planetary scanner with stand-mounted camera system for non-contact image capture of fragile documents, books, maps, and bound materials - Mobile scanning bed accommodating oversized documents (folios, plans, surveys, paintings, sketches, charts) - Adjustable motorised book cradle platform supporting originals up to 645mm x 860mm, capable of handling books up to 50cm thick and weighing up to 50kg - Flexible positioning to accommodate historic books with spine integrity concerns Technical Specifications: - Resolution: 300-600 PPI optical (higher specifications acceptable) - Conservation LED lighting (UV/IR and ozone-free) with colour temperature 5,500-6,500K and adjustable intensity (1,000-3,500 lux) - Scanning output: 48-bit colour depth; formats including archival TIFF, RAW, JPEG2000, PDF/A, and searchable PDF with OCR capability - High-speed data transfer via USB 3.0/3.1 (5GB per second) - Compliance with ISO19264 and ISO19005 standards for image quality and long-term preservation - Comprehensive metadata framework for searchability Installation and Support: - Equipment must fit within facility dimensions (2.5m deep x 3.5m wide x 3.0m high) - Ability to pass through standard door apertures for assembly on-site - Compatible with UK mains power (230V, 50Hz) - Training provided for up to 10 archive staff members - Minimum three-year warranty covering all defects

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06afd7
    UH
    Buyer
    UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE
    Sector
    Research & Innovation