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Scanning and software equipment for the National Archives, Ireland

Issued by Department of Culture Communications Sport · via eTenders — Ireland (national public procurement portal)

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Published
29 Sept 2026
Closes
10 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC
Bid opening
10 Nov 2026, 17:30 UTC
Reference
9183896
Location
Ireland
Sector
Manufacturing & Supply
Type
goods

Details

The National Archives requires expanded digitisation capacity to meet the increased demand from routine work as a result of the expanded remit of the National Archives. Over the next 2 years, it is looking to procure equipment including the following: 3 x A1 flatbed scanners 2 standard A1 x + 1 Zeutschel Os Q0 scanner 2 x A0+ scanners 1 x desktop scanner

Contracting authority: Department of Culture Communications Sport

Procurement type: Supplies

Procedure: Open

Contract involves: A Public Contract

CPV codes: 38520000-Scanners; 48318000-Scanner software package; 30216110-Scanners for computer use; 30124520-Scanner document feeders; 30232130-Colour graphics printers; 30199330-Continuous paper for computer printers; 32552200-Teleprinters; 30232150-Inkjet printers; 30100000-Office machinery, equipment and supplies except computers, printers and furniture; 30232110-Laser printers; 30000000-Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages; 30200000-Computer equipment and supplies

Contract duration: 36 months

Awarded in lots: No

Evaluation: Price/Cost Effectiveness

Clarification period ends: 16/10/2026 12:00

Tender opening: 10/11/2026 17:30

EU funding: No

Region (NUTS): IE IE0

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Context for bidders

We hold 4 notices from Department of Culture Communications Sport, going back to September 2026 — 4 of them still open. They buy mostly in Manufacturing & Supply and Financial & Professional Services. There are 44 open Manufacturing & Supply tenders in Ireland. This one closes in 40 days.

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