Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf7-abe3-7264-8d99-2d0f6c542f4d/gb-colchester-digitise-historic-microfiche-documents

closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# GB-Colchester: Digitise Historic Microfiche Documents

[Colchester Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/colchester-borough-council)

Open field

Estimated value

£50,000 to £100,000

Published

14 May 2015

Deadline

Closed

3 Jun 2015

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Buyer says suitable for VCSEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice.
- Small contract value

    Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

Colchester Borough Council require a suitably experienced supplier who can digitise approximately 450,000 historic microfiche/aperture cards, that have been used by our Planning Services department.

The requirements will include:

â&#128;¢Scan and index each card to application number

â&#128;¢Quote for documents to be scanned at both 200 dpi and 300 dpi resolution

â&#128;¢Reduction Ratio at A0 to avoid pixilation

â&#128;¢Secure delivery of data back to us on an external hard drive (in format to be agreed)

â&#128;¢Secure storage to allow for quality check and sign off

â&#128;¢Secure shredding at agreed time

â&#128;¢Test batch required before go ahead confirmed.

Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement, and the contract will be awarded on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender. Expressions of Interest from suitably experienced companies must be received by 17:00 hrs on 3rd June 2015. Tenders must be returned by 12:00 (noon) on Friday 5th June 2015. To view this notice, please click here: [delta-esourcing.com](https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=143733840)

## CPV classification

Digital printing services

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/64456d0c-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b)

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