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Tender: Support and Maintenance Renewal for SpectraLogic T-950 Tape Libraries and BlackPearl Gateways – 3-Year from 19 April 2026

Released 11 months ago

Closed11 Dec 2025

Est. valueEstimate£10K to £80K

LocationNot specified

AgencyBritish Film Institute

SourceFind a Tender

CategoryIT & Software

Submissions closedClosed Thu, 11 Dec 2025

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The BFI National Archive is seeking a supplier for renewal of support and maintenance for its two SpectraLogic T-950 data tape libraries and two BlackPearl gateway appliances for a three-year period starting 19 April 2026. The contract requires official SpectraGuard Next Business Day On Site Support (not third-party support) and the specified support provisions must be provided with the devices' serial numbers.

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