[QuadList] RFP--Transfer 500 one-hour PAL 625/25 reels to files, DVD, opt. web files

[Ted Langdell]

Attention PAL-capable service providers on the list:

Here's something that came through my quadvideotapegroup.com e-mail  
box. It could keep folks busy for a while.

After several back and forth e-mails with questions about what was  
needed and how much material was involved, this is what I was able to  
identify:

Transfer project RFP:
500 one-hour PAL 625/25 reels of 3M 2" Quadruplex Videotapes

All or most stored in a museum in individual cases. Said to be in good  
condition. Samples are available in London, UK. 	Photos can be made  
available.
Tapes are currently in London, England, HA9 0EW
UK-based provider preferred. Will consider other locations, such as US.

Deliverables:
Customer wants archive quality files on hard drive for preservation
File preference is for 10-bit Uncompressed YUV Quicktime
DVD's (One per Tape)
Optional: Web file (No preference stated)

Proposal needs to include:
Conversion costs per reel and what that cost includes (inspection,  
cleaning, baking, lubricating, reel replacement, repair, transfer, QC,  
return shipping, etc.)
Cost breakdown for additional handling such as described above, in the  
event some reels prove more difficult to prep or transfer
Estimated project start date
Estimated project finish date
Location of transfer facility
Recommended shipping methods and times (All tapes at once, Batches of  
________, etc).
Proposed delivery schedule for deliverables and tapes
Not both tapes and drives at the same time or same shipment to protect  
against loss of both.
Equipment, methods to be used for inspection, cleaning, transfer,  
capture and file inspection/QC
Type and cost of hard drive(s) to be provided
Type/Duration of Service Provider file backup pending arrival of  
drives at customer location and QC after arrival.
Steps in process from receipt of tapes to shipment to customer.
Note tracking method(s), metadata captured/identified, how stored/ 
provided to customer, etc.
Experience of transfer company and individuals involved in the project
Clients who can be contacted
Guarantees, warranties, bonds (completion, etc) offered
Payment terms, methods preferred

Contact:
	Victor Cole
	VChris, LTD
	Empire House
	Empire Way
	Wembley, Middlesex HA9 0EW
	United Kingdom

	+44 208 205 2927
	victor at vchris.com
	http://www.vchris.com

I know nothing else about the requestor, other than what's available  
on the listed website.

Good luck,

Ted

Ted Langdell
Secretary

If someone on the list gets the job, a donation to assist with the  
group's activities would be greatly appreciated.




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