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# TC979 Archival Storage, Non-Archival Storage and Scanning Framework

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/tc979-archival-storage-non-archival-storage-and-scanning-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-03d457). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Manchester City Council: "TC979 Archival Storage, Non-Archival Storage and Scanning Framework". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £4,000,000. 3 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 21 Jul 2023, 11:00 BST. Published submission portal: www.the-chest.org.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Manchester City Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/manchester-city-council-ons-e08000003)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £4,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 21 July 2023 at 11:00 BST
- **Lots:** 3
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Library and archive services, Reprographic services, Scanning services
- **Delivery Location:** UKD3
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-03d457`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/tc979-archival-storage-non-archival-storage-and-scanning-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-03d457#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [the-chest.org.uk](/out?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.the-chest.org.uk)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/tc979-archival-storage-non-archival-storage-and-scanning-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-03d457#participate

## Description
TC979 Framework for Archival Storage, Semi Active Records (Non Archival) and Scanning &
Storage of Planning and Building Control Records and other Council Departments.

## Lots (3)
### Lot 1: Lot 1 - Archival Storage
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 92510000
- **Delivery regions:** UKD

- **Description:** Lot 1 - Archival Storage
TC979 Archival Storage, Non-Archival Storage and Scanning Framework

### Lot 2: Lot 2 - Semi Active Records (Non Archival)
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 92510000
- **Delivery regions:** UKD

- **Description:** Lot 2 - Semi Active Records (Non Archival)

### Lot 3: Lot 3: Scanning
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 79999100
- **Delivery regions:** UKD

- **Description:** Further details are set out in the procurement documents. Additional information: The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk. Applicants wil...

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (6)
- **Award:** Lot 1 - Archival Storage (active)
  - Award id: `004824-2024-TC979 Archival Storage, Non-Archival Storage and Scanning Framework-1`
  - Supplier(s): **Pearl Scan**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-105020`
  - Value: £4,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 2 - Semi Active Records (Non Archival) (active)
  - Award id: `004824-2024-TC979 Archival Storage, Non-Archival Storage and Scanning Framework-2`
  - Supplier(s): **Compass Mineral**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-105021`
  - Value: £4,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** 4000000 (active)
  - Award id: `004824-2024-TC979 Archival Storage, Non-Archival Storage and Scanning Framework-3`
  - Supplier(s): **Store A file**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-105022`
  - Value: £400,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** 004824-2024-TC979 Archival Storage, Non-Archival Storage and Scanning Framework-4 (active)

  - Supplier(s): **Oasis**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-183034`
  - Value: £400,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 2 - Semi Active Records (Non Archival) (active)
  - Award id: `004824-2024-TC979 Archival Storage, Non-Archival Storage and Scanning Framework-5`
  - Supplier(s): **Restore**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-184531`
  - Value: £400,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** 004824-2024-TC979 Archival Storage, Non-Archival Storage and Scanning Framework-6 (active)

  - Supplier(s): **Iron Mountain**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-142825`
  - Value: £4,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (6)
- **Contract:** Lot 1 - Archival Storage (active)
  - Signed Value: £4,000,000
  - Signed Date: 12/02/2024

- **Contract:** Lot 2 - Semi Active Records (Non Archival) (active)
  - Signed Value: £4,000,000
  - Signed Date: 12/02/2024

- **Contract:** 4000000 (active)
  - Signed Value: £400,000
  - Signed Date: 12/02/2024

- **Contract:** 004824-2024-TC979 Archival Storage, Non-Archival Storage and Scanning Framework-4 (active)
  - Signed Value: £400,000
  - Signed Date: 12/02/2024

- **Contract:** Lot 2 - Semi Active Records (Non Archival) (active)
  - Signed Value: £400,000
  - Signed Date: 12/02/2024

- **Contract:** 004824-2024-TC979 Archival Storage, Non-Archival Storage and Scanning Framework-6 (active)
  - Signed Value: £4,000,000
  - Signed Date: 12/02/2024

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F004824-2024)
- **Last Source Update:** 2024-02-13T15:20:56.000Z
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