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Scanning Solution for Studio Ulster

UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER

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Award

24 Mar 2025 at 16:54

Tender

23 Oct 2024 at 16:39

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Ulster is seeking to acquire a highly specialised and bespoke 3D and 4D volumetric scanning solution for its state-of-the-art virtual production studio complex located at Belfast Harbour Studios, Northern Ireland. This procurement process falls under the 'Radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and related equipment' industry category. The tender for this project was published on 23rd October 2024, with a submission deadline set for 25th November 2024, and the contract period is projected to end on 31st January 2025. The procurement method used is an open procedure, ensuring wide participation and competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the production and supply of advanced scanning and imaging technology. Companies specialising in AAA gaming production, large-scale animation, high-level VFX, and related research fields stand to benefit substantially. The requirement for high-fidelity 3D and 4D scanning solutions, combined with fibre-optic materials, camera systems, and related software packages, opens the door for a range of suppliers offering integrated and cutting-edge solutions. Businesses that excel in technology integration, high-speed data capture, and customised API development will find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities.

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Notice Title

Scanning Solution for Studio Ulster

Notice Description

Studio Ulster wish to acquire a highly specialised, bespoke and high-fidelity combined 3D and 4D volumetric scanning solution for their state-of-the-art virtual production studio complex located at Belfast Harbour Studios in Northern Ireland. This system will be one of the most advanced currently available on the market for use in AAA gaming production, animation at scale, VFX at the highest levels of international film production and research purposes. Comprising two integrated systems one for high-fidelity 3D image acquisition using a large geodesic dome circa 2.3m high. Large enough to cover full body scanning. The second integrated system should include 4D volumetric capture. Lighting should be integrated and synchronised with camera operations for both. The dome should offer a significant number of mounting points for lighting, and cameras and offer integrated power distribution with camera trigger technology. The 4D system should also support high frame rates of 120 FPS or higher. The lighting set-up must allow for the directional polarised lighting states to aid in the recovery of photogrammatic information. The system must also allow for the separation of speculative and diffuse information. The system controller and customisable API must be able to trigger multiple cameras simultaneously with the lighting to facilitate accurate captures. The system must also be able to capture 3D data during a 4D capture.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Studio Ulster wish to acquire a highly specialised, bespoke and high-fidelity combined 3D and 4D volumetric scanning solution for their state-of-the-art virtual production studio complex located at Belfast Harbour Studios in Northern Ireland. This system will be one of the most advanced currently available on the market for use in AAA gaming production, animation at scale, VFX at the highest levels of international film production and research purposes. Comprising two integrated systems one for high-fidelity 3D image acquisition using a large geodesic dome circa 2.3m high. Large enough to cover full body scanning. The second integrated system should include 4D volumetric capture. Lighting should be integrated and synchronised with camera operations for both. The dome should offer a significant number of mounting points for lighting, and cameras and offer integrated power distribution with camera trigger technology. The 4D system should also support high frame rates of 120 FPS or higher. The lighting set-up must allow for the directional polarised lighting states to aid in the recovery of photogrammatic information. The system must also allow for the separation of speculative and diffuse information. The system controller and customisable API must be able to trigger multiple cameras simultaneously with the lighting to facilitate accurate captures. The system must also be able to capture 3D data during a 4D capture.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b0b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010996-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related 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

48318000 - Scanner software package

48332000 - Scheduling software package

48520000 - Multimedia software package

48770000 - General, compression and print utility software package

50340000 - Repair and maintenance services of audio-visual and optical equipment

51610000 - Installation services of computers and information-processing equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,200,740 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 202512 months 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
a.todd@ulster.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+28 70124515

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
TLN0 Northern Ireland

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CORBEL GEOMETRIES

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