Buyer Name: BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED
Buyer Address: Lower Ground 5-8 The Sanctuary, London, UKI32, SW1P 3JS, United Kingdom
Contact Email: e-procurement@bluelight.police.uk
BLC0177 - Legacy Media Digitisation Framework
Buyer Contact Info
Status
active
active
Procedure
open
open
Value
300000000.0 GBP
Gross: 360000000 GBP
300000000.0 GBP
Gross: 360000000 GBP
Published
11 Aug 2025, 09:09
11 Aug 2025, 09:09
Deadline
10 Sep 2025, 11:00
10 Sep 2025, 11:00
Contract Start
n/a
n/a
Contract End
n/a
n/a
Category
services
services
CPV
30233000 - Media storage and reader devices
30233000 - Media storage and reader devices
Region
n/a
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender
Open Find a Tender
Description
BlueLight Commercial are looking to implement a Framework for the delivery of Media Digitisation Services. This will include the conversion of legacy media to digital records including meta data for integration with a Digital Evidence Management system. Tender Documentation is scheduled to be published on 11th August and no documentation will be available before this date. The Framework will include 6 lots which are: Lot 1: VHS Media Conversion - In House - With DEMS Integration - This lot is for the provision of software, hardware and training to enable a Customer to convert VHS tapes to digital files and have the files imported via integration with a Digital Evidence Management Solution (DEMS) managed by the Customer. Lot 2: VHS Media Conversion - In House - With DEMS Provided - This lot is for the provision of software, hardware and training to enable a Customer to convert VHS tapes to digital files and have the files available via a Digital Evidence Management Solution (DEMS) provided as part of your solution. Lot 3: VHS Media Conversion - Outsource - With DEMS Integration - This lot is for the provision of conversion services delivered completely by a third party with electronic files being returned securely to the Customer and ingested by a Digital Evidence Management Solution managed by the Customer. Lot 4: VHS Media Conversion - Outsource - With DEMS Provided - This lot is for the provision of conversion services delivered completely by a third party with electronic files being available to the Customer via a Digital Evidence Management Solution (DEMS) provided as part of your solution. Lot 5: Niche Media Digitisation - DEMS Integration: This lot is for the conversion of other forms of legacy media, I.e. microfiche, CD, DVD's to an electronic file for ingestion by a Digital Evidence Management solution managed by the Customer. Lot 6: Niche Media Digitisation - DEMS Provided: This lot is for the conversion of other forms of legacy media, I.e. microfiche, CD, DVD's to an electronic file for ingestion by a Digital Evidence Management solution provided as part of your solution.
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Opportunity Context
More Information Links
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047521-2025
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lots
Lot Title: Lot 1: VHS Media Conversion - In House - With DEMS Integration
Lot Description: This lot is for the provision of software, hardware and training to enable a Customer to convert VHS tapes to digital files and have the files imported via integration with a Digital Evidence Management Solution (DEMS) managed by the Customer.
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value: GBP 50,000,000
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 60,000,000
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-10-10T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-10-09T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Simple description
Lot Title: Lot 2: VHS Media Conversion - In House - With DEMS Provided
Lot Description: This lot is for the provision of software, hardware and training to enable a Customer to convert VHS tapes to digital files and have the files available via a Digital Evidence Management Solution (DEMS) provided as part of your solution.
Lot 2 Status: active
Lot 2 Value: GBP 50,000,000
Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 60,000,000
Lot 2 Contract Start: 2025-10-10T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 2 Contract End: 2029-10-09T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 2 Award Criterion (price): Simple description
Lot Title: Lot 3: VHS Media Conversion - Outsource - With DEMS Integration
Lot Description: This lot is for the provision of conversion services delivered completely by a third party with electronic files being returned securely to the Customer and ingested by a Digital Evidence Management Solution managed by the Customer.
Lot 3 Status: active
Lot 3 Value: GBP 50,000,000
Lot 3 Value (Gross): GBP 60,000,000
Lot 3 Contract Start: 2025-10-10T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 3 Contract End: 2029-10-09T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 3 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 3 Award Criterion (price): Simple description
Lot Title: Lot 4: VHS Media Conversion - Outsource - With DEMS Provided
Lot Description: This lot is for the provision of conversion services delivered completely by a third party with electronic files being available to the Customer via a Digital Evidence Management Solution (DEMS) provided as part of your solution.
Lot 4 Status: active
Lot 4 Value: GBP 50,000,000
Lot 4 Value (Gross): GBP 60,000,000
Lot 4 Contract Start: 2025-10-10T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 4 Contract End: 2029-10-09T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 4 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 4 Award Criterion (price): Simple description
Lot Title: Lot 5: Niche Media Digitisation with DEMS Integration
Lot Description: This lot is for the conversion of other forms of legacy media, I.e. microfiche, CD, DVD's to an electronic file for ingestion by a Digital Evidence Management solution managed by the Customer.
Lot 5 Status: active
Lot 5 Value: GBP 50,000,000
Lot 5 Value (Gross): GBP 60,000,000
Lot 5 Contract Start: 2025-10-10T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 5 Contract End: 2029-10-09T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 5 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 5 Award Criterion (price): Simple description
Lot Title: Lot 6: Niche Media Digitisation with DEMS Provided
Lot Description: This lot is for the conversion of other forms of legacy media, I.e. microfiche, CD, DVD's to an electronic file for ingestion by a Digital Evidence Management solution provided as part of your solution.
Lot 6 Status: active
Lot 6 Value: GBP 50,000,000
Lot 6 Value (Gross): GBP 60,000,000
Lot 6 Contract Start: 2025-10-10T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 6 Contract End: 2029-10-09T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 6 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 6 Award Criterion (price): Simple description
Documents
Document Description: Not published
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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