Tender

Immersive Loudspeaker System

UNIVERSITY OF YORK

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Tender

25 Oct 2024 at 14:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of York has initiated an open procurement process for an "Immersive Loudspeaker System" to be installed at its CoSTAR LiveLAB, a premier R&D hub located at Production Park in West Yorkshire. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with a closing date set for 15th November 2024. This project falls under the industry category of "Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment" (CPV id: 32000000). The contract period will commence on 16th December 2024 and conclude on 15th December 2025. The procurement involves an open procedure below the threshold, targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) but not voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cutting-edge audio technology, particularly those capable of delivering advanced sound reinforcement systems. Companies with expertise in volumetric capture, spatial audio, motion tracking, and extended reality (XR) will find this tender especially lucrative. SMEs engaged in innovative audio solutions can leverage this contract to collaborate with leading academics, industry partners, and creatives, fostering growth and potentially securing further partnerships within the thriving creative industries of the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Immersive Loudspeaker System

Notice Description

CoSTAR LiveLAB is a cutting-edge research and development hub, led by the University of York and based at Production Park in West Yorkshire. It focuses on revolutionising live performance by creating and applying convergent technologies across stage, screen, and XR environments. LiveLAB provides state-of-the-art facilities for developing new tools in areas such as volumetric capture, spatial audio, motion tracking, and extended reality (XR), enabling groundbreaking advancements in live performance capture and production. By bringing together leading academics, industry partners, and creatives, LiveLAB fosters innovation and collaboration, supporting the UK's creative industries and pushing the boundaries of what's possible in live, hybrid, and remote performances. As part of the LiveLAB infrastructure, there will be a main performance area within the facility with a configurable stage and audience area. A supporting immersive audio system is required to create immersive audio experiences, ranging from fully virtual acoustic environments to sound reinforcement for live performances where audio objects are panned around the audience. The audio system will predominantly be flown from the LiveLAB trussing, and will incorporate 32 channels of sound reinforcement, which includes LFE channels and on-stage monitoring. Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/york/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-63c4b9d4-e5c3-4b22-a93b-d843c4977a1f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a138fbf-141e-4bbd-b453-be1a9887c807
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Dec 2024 - 15 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF YORK
Contact Name
Procurement Office
Contact Email
procurement@york.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01904 328211

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode
YO10 5DD
Post Town
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Hull Road
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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