Provision of Microfiche Scanner and Maintenance Contract

The PNC have a requirement for the purchase of one (1) Microfiche Jacket Scanner, the specifications are defined in the requirements section.

The PNC requires a three (3) year contract for a hardware/software maintenance and servicing contract for two (2) Microfiche Scanners as detailed in the requirements section.

The PNC also requires an OM 1100 scanner to be serviced quarterly (3 months) as per the other scanners but is not to form part of the maintenance package.

Further details can be found within the full documentation attached to this notice.

Additional information: How to apply Instructions to Potential Providers:

Potential Providers must first be registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite in order to respond to the Procurement. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link ‘Register for CCS e-Sourcing’.

Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so at the Invitation to Tender stage. Potential Providers should note that it could take up to 10 working days to obtain a DUNS number.

Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at:

http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender

Once you have registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, you will need to express your interest by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@Crowncommercial.gov.uk

Your email must clearly state:

Crown Commercial Service will then process your registration and assign your organisation to the opportunity. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done.

It is advised however that Potential Providers register as soon as practically possible in order to receive the Invitation to Tender and have a sufficient amount of time to respond. Crown Commercial Service is not able to offer any extensions to the advertised procurement timetable.

For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact the Helpdesk:

Freephone: 0345 010 3503

Email: supplier@Crowncommercial.gov.uk

Clarification:

Please note there is an error in the Appendix B - Statement of Requirements, please see below for the correct details:

6. Film Reduction 40-96x.

6.3.3.2 Model should be OM1500

16. Model should be OM1500