Award

Virtual Production Studio Equipment & Installation

UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER

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Award

23 Mar 2021 at 22:56

Tender

12 Jan 2021 at 23:08

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Ulster is conducting a procurement process titled "Virtual Production Studio Equipment & Installation" under the industry category of motion picture and video production services. The contract, valued at £600,000, is currently in the active tender stage with a submission deadline set for 2nd February 2021. This project aims to enhance the educational and research capabilities at their Belfast campus, requiring suppliers to provide a comprehensive solution that includes sourcing, supplying, and installing advanced virtual production equipment.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in audiovisual equipment, installation, and technical training, particularly those capable of delivering a turnkey solution. Companies that can meet UK standards and demonstrate expertise in virtual production technologies will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, businesses that offer comprehensive training for academic staff will align well with the project's requirements, broadening their engagement with research and education sectors.

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Notice Title

Virtual Production Studio Equipment & Installation

Notice Description

Virtual Production Studio Equipment & Installation

Lot Information

Lot 1

Detailed Requirements 1. Design a virtual production solution and specification to a UK or British standard (transposing European Standards) within the scale and scope of the project that can provide several core elements including a video wall (approx. PS180-200k spend on screens minimum), tracking system and camera to work with the video wall, a virtual camera rig to work in a green screen environment at the same location, the computing solution to support virtual production in real-time against the LED wall and in a green screen studio using game engine technology to provide the core assets onscreen. Other aspects of the design include the provision of a full body motion capture and facial capture rig plus necessary computing provision. All to be installed in an existing studio facility on the 5th floor in our Belfast campus. The equipment will be used for teaching students about virtual production, on student productions and for working with industry on research projects. The facility is therefore primarily going to be used by students in the execution of coursework, research projects and other creative projects to maximise learning opportunities in the field of virtual production. Students using the facility will come from Film, TV, Gaming and Animation backgrounds primarily. The facility will also support training and development of local industry partners. 2. Source, order and supply virtual production equipment meeting UK or British standards as per the specification outlined at point 1 above. The supplier will be responsible for providing a turnkey solution within the cost parameters and ensure the delivery of all goods on site by end of February 2021 ready for installation (if not sooner). 3. Install the virtual production technology solution at York Street, Belfast The installation, testing and calibration of the system solution as a turn key provision. System to be left fully operational, calibrated and tested before completion. 4. Offer 3 days training to technical and academic staff on site Supplier to provide expert training to Ulster University technical and academic staff for three days on the system when installed. Additional information: Funded by Higher Education Research Council-DfE

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0289c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005925-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

32211000 - Broadcast production equipment

92100000 - Motion picture and video services

92111000 - Motion picture and video production services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£570,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
l.simpson@ulster.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2870123609

Buyer Location

Locality
COLERAINE
Postcode
BT52 1SA
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0C Causeway Coast and Glens
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Causeway Coast and Glens
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
East Londonderry

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRIFECTA STAGES

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