Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c36-f5bd-719d-afe6-1dc4f08e862e/multi-spectral-imaging-system

awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Multi-Spectral Imaging System

[The National Archives](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-national-archives)

Estimated value

Not stated

Published

19 Nov 2018

Deadline

Closed

19 Dec 2018

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Open procedure

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

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## About this tender

The purpose of this Procurement Exercise is for the purchase of:

a multispectral imaging system with an LED lightsource covering the UV, visible, and Infrared range. The system must be able to record characteristic spectra of substrate, colorant, and contaminant materials, e.g. paper, parchment, iron gall inks, and natural dyes, modern inks, etc; and

software (including all required licences, for 5 users) to control the system, and to produce and manipulate images;

The Appointed Supplier must also:

deliver, set up, calibrate and test the system and software;

provide training to TNA staff in the use of the system and software;

provide software upgrades for at least 3 years after purchase; and

provide technical support to TNA staff in the use of the system and software for at least 3 years after purchase.

The maximum available budget for this Procurement is £155,000, exclusive of VAT but inclusive of expenses.

Delivery in full is required on or before 31st March 2019. Suppliers who are unable to meet this deadline should not apply for this opportunity.

## CPV classification

Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/28cac88b-6719-4921-881a-f7e27f29563b)

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