Notice Information
Notice Title
Studio Ulster
Notice Description
Ulster University is seeking to procure an Operator and Delivery partner for the Studio Ulster project. Studio Ulster is a large-scale virtual studio production complex designed to support both commercial and research, development and innovation activities. The facilities include, but are not limited to, a large-scale virtual studio sound stage, second flexible virtual production sound stage, a smart/demo stage, a motion capture stage and 3D scanning stage with a total floor area of approx. 70,000sq. The Operator will be responsible for developing the design, the installation and the operation of the equipment servicing Studio Ulster. Studio Ulster will include a 'Tier 1' Centre of Excellence in Research & Development & Innovation in the virtual production and associated technologies sector. The building is being delivered by Belfast Harbour as part of an expansion within the existing Belfast Harbour Film complex. Belfast Harbour, as landlord, and Ulster University have entered into a long-term Agreement for Lease for Studio Ulster. The Operator and Delivery Partner will develop the detailed design for the specialist equipment, procure the specialist equipment on behalf of UU and operate the commercial activities within the facility, which in turn will drive R&D across the virtual production, broadcast, animation, games and immersive elements of this sector. Page 4 to 14 The Operator & Delivery Partner will be required to : * Work with strategic partners within the virtual production and associated technologies sector to support the growth of the creative industry sector in NI, through a focus on virtual production as a nexus within the screen industries. * Promote and operate a centre of excellence in the screen sector, recognised locally, nationally and internationally, as a focal point for the screen industries. * Support innovation in the production cycle to generate new products, services and experiences, through applied research and collaborative R&D with players in the screen industry. * Create a step change in the wider ecosystem by supporting development and driving innovation in the screen sector, that facilitates the application and adoption of new approaches and emerging technologies across multiple industry sectors. * Work with key stakeholders to provide training and skills development opportunities that expand the capacity of the talent pipeline, to meet the needs of the screen sector. Ulster University is fully committed to the implementation and delivery of Social Value through procurement and operations, and this shall form part of the procurement award criteria for this competition
Lot Information
Lot 1
Ulster University is seeking to procure an Operator and Delivery partner for the Studio Ulster project. Studio Ulster is a large-scale virtual studio production complex designed to support both commercial and research, development and innovation activities. The facilities include, but are not limited to, a large-scale virtual studio sound stage, second flexible virtual production sound stage, a smart/demo stage, a motion capture stage and 3D scanning stage with a total floor area of approx. 70,000sq. The Operator will be responsible for developing the design, the installation and the operation of the equipment servicing Studio Ulster. Studio Ulster will include a 'Tier 1' Centre of Excellence in Research & Development & Innovation in the virtual production and associated technologies sector. The building is being delivered by Belfast Harbour as part of an expansion within the existing Belfast Harbour Film complex. Belfast Harbour, as landlord, and Ulster University have entered into a long-term Agreement for Lease for Studio Ulster. The Operator and Delivery Partner will develop the detailed design for the specialist equipment, procure the specialist equipment on behalf of UU and operate the commercial activities within the facility, which in turn will drive R&D across the virtual production, broadcast, animation, games and immersive elements of this sector. The Operator & Delivery Partner will be required to : * Work with strategic partners within the virtual production and associated technologies sector to support the growth of the creative industry sector in NI, through a focus on virtual production as a nexus within the screen industries. * Promote and operate a centre of excellence in the screen sector, recognised locally, nationally and internationally, as a focal point for the screen industries. * Support innovation in the production cycle to generate new products, services and experiences, through applied research and collaborative R&D with players in the screen industry. * Create a step change in the wider ecosystem by supporting development and driving innovation in the screen sector, that facilitates the application and adoption of new Page 8 to 14 approaches and emerging technologies across multiple industry sectors. * Work with key stakeholders to provide training and skills development opportunities that expand the capacity of the talent pipeline, to meet the needs of the screen sector. It is currently envisaged that the successful Economic Operator will enter into two contractual agreements: * a Collaborative Partnership Agreement with Studio Ulster Limited for all commercial activities to be undertaken in respect of the Studio Ulster and providing for the provision of Operator and Delivery Partner Services to Ulster University by the successful Economic Operator; * a Research and Innovation Partnership Agreement to encourage and initiate research engagement between the Economic Operator and Ulster University that will be mutually beneficial both to the operator and sector wide R&D challenges. An agreement that is responsive to the needs of industry going forward and that will help build a sustainable ecosystem for the development of new solutions, identify applied research needs and supports the wider innovation and development needs of the virtual production sector. Ulster University is fully committed to the implementation and delivery of Social Value through procurement and operations, and this shall form part of the procurement award criteria for this competition that shall be conducted via Reg 30 Competitive Dialogue process.
Options: The University may agree renewal options to to extend for any periods up to and including 120 months.
Renewal: The University may agree renewal options to to extend for any periods up to and including 120 months.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-0386be
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021531-2023
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Planning, Tender, Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- Planning Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Selective
- Procurement Method Details
- Competitive dialogue
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
48 - Software package and information systems
50 - Repair and maintenance services
51 - Installation services (except software)
72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
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- CPV Codes
32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
32200000 - Transmission apparatus for radiotelephony, radiotelegraphy, radio broadcasting and television
32210000 - Broadcasting equipment
32220000 - Television transmission apparatus without reception apparatus
32230000 - Radio transmission apparatus with reception apparatus
32240000 - Television cameras
32260000 - Data-transmission equipment
32270000 - Digital transmission apparatus
32300000 - Television and radio receivers, and sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus
32310000 - Radio broadcast receivers
32320000 - Television and audio-visual equipment
32330000 - Apparatus for sound, video-recording and reproduction
32340000 - Microphones and loudspeakers
32350000 - Parts of sound and video equipment
32400000 - Networks
32410000 - Local area network
32420000 - Network equipment
32430000 - Wide area network
32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system
32520000 - Telecommunications cable and equipment
32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment
32550000 - Telephone equipment
32560000 - Fibre-optic materials
32570000 - Communications equipment
32580000 - Data equipment
38651100 - Camera lenses
38651200 - Camera bodies
38651300 - Cameras for preparing printing plates or cylinders
38651400 - Instant print cameras
38651500 - Cinematographic cameras
38651600 - Digital cameras
38653400 - Projection screens
38810000 - Industrial process control equipment
39113000 - Miscellaneous seats and chairs
39121000 - Desks and tables
39122000 - Cupboards and bookcases
39134100 - Computer tables
39156000 - Lounge and reception-area furniture
39294100 - Information and promotion products
48210000 - Networking software package
48220000 - Internet and intranet software package
48311100 - Document management system
48318000 - Scanner software package
48331000 - Project management software package
48332000 - Scheduling software package
48333000 - Contact management software package
48421000 - Facilities management software package
48520000 - Multimedia software package
48710000 - Backup or recovery software package
48720000 - Bar coding software package
48730000 - Security software package
48750000 - Storage media loading software package
48760000 - Virus protection software package
48770000 - General, compression and print utility software package
48780000 - System, storage and content management software package
48790000 - Version checker software package
48810000 - Information systems
48820000 - Servers
48910000 - Computer game software package, family titles and screen savers
48920000 - Office automation software package
50340000 - Repair and maintenance services of audio-visual and optical equipment
51610000 - Installation services of computers and information-processing equipment
51620000 - Installation services of office equipment
72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
72100000 - Hardware consultancy services
72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
72300000 - Data services
72400000 - Internet services
72500000 - Computer-related services
72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services
72700000 - Computer network services
72800000 - Computer audit and testing services
72900000 - Computer back-up and catalogue conversion services
73100000 - Research and experimental development services
73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
80100000 - Primary education services
80200000 - Secondary education services
80300000 - Higher education services
80400000 - Adult and other education services
80500000 - Training services
92221000 - Television production services
92224000 - Digital television
92225100 - Film-on-demand television
92226000 - Teleprogrammation
92370000 - Sound technician
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- £26,000,000 £10M-£100M
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 25 Jul 20233 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- 24 Jan 2023Expired
- Future Notice Date
- 20 Dec 2022Expired
- Award Date
- 25 Jul 20233 years ago
- Contract Period
- Not specified - Not specified
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Cancelled
- Lots Status
- Cancelled
- Awards Status
- Unsuccessful
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- University of Ulster
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- COLERAINE
- Postcode
- BT52 1SA
- Postcode Area
- Northern Ireland
- Country
- Northern Ireland
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- 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
- TLN0 Northern Ireland
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- Local Authority
- Causeway Coast and Glens
- Electoral Ward
- University
- Westminster Constituency
- East Londonderry
Further Information
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