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Digitization of C Format Videotapes

Numérisation de bandes vidéo de type C

Description

Library and Archives Canada (LAC) has approximately 10,000 hours (4,000 reels) of 1” Type C videotapes in its collection that it intends to digitize for preservation purposes and, when possible, make the content accessible online for research purposes. The tapes are an assortment of running times, ranging from one hour to three hour reel sizes. LAC requires a Contractor to digitize all of the content on the videotapes to MXF wrapped lossless JPEG2000 files for preservation purposes and h.264 MP4 files for access purposes. The Contractor will also produce an .XML metadata file and a Quality Control Report file for each digitized tape (see Item 2.2 Specifications and Standards for the detailed requirements). The work will be on an as-and-when needed basis. The contract will be for a period of three (3) years with the option for LAC to extend for a maximum of two (2) additional one (1) year periods of service under the same terms and conditions.
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Quick Summary

Library and Archives Canada is seeking a contractor to digitize approximately 10,000 hours of 1" Type C videotapes for preservation and online access. The work involves converting tapes into specific digital formats and producing metadata and quality control reports. The contract spans three years with options to extend up to two additional years.

Ideal For

Companies specializing in audiovisual digitization and archival media preservation should consider bidding.

digitization servicesarchival preservationvideo conversionmetadata productionquality control
High complexity

Tender Details

Reference Number
cb-275-948264
Solicitation Number
5Z011-25-0001
Publication Date
Jan 11, 2024
Closing Date
Feb 20, 2024
Expected Start
Apr 1, 2024
Expected End
Mar 31, 2027
Procurement Method
Competitive - Open bidding
Selection Criteria
Lowest Price
Notice Type
Request for Proposal

Classification

UNSPSC Code
55111514
UNSPSC Description
Motion pictures on digital video disk DVD

Trade Agreements

Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA); World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO GPA); Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA); Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA); Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement; Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA); Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP); Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement; North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA); Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA); Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA); Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement

Set Up Alert

Contracting Entity

Library and Archives Canada

550 de la Cité Blvd.

Gatineau, Quebec

Contact

Anne-Marie Aubry

receptiondesoumission-bidreceiving@bac-lac.gc.ca

187335-37351

Regions of Delivery

Canada; National Capital Region (NCR)

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