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Tender: Film Scanner and Digitisation System Supply, Installation and Support – National Library of Scotland (Kelvin Hall, Glasgow)

Released 4 months ago

Closed17 Aug 2026

Est. valueEstimate£25K to £95K

LocationScotland

AgencyNational Library of Scotland

SourcePublic Contracts Scotland

CategoryArts & Culture

Submissions closedClosed Mon, 17 Aug 2026

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The National Library of Scotland is seeking a supplier to supply, deliver, install, support and maintain a film scanner and required software/hardware able to create digital copies of original films in 16mm, standard 8mm, super 8mm and 9.5mm gauges, with an option for 35mm. The system must handle film gently where material is warped, brittle or has damaged perforations, and must be capable of capture and synchronization of optical and magnetic sound with film. It is anticipated that one film scanner and any required supporting software and hardware will be purchased and the digitisation system will be operated at the Library’s Kelvin Hall premises in Glasgow.

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