Planning

Delivery of a Converged Media Production Stage Solution for Research & Development Usage by UK Creative Sectors

ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE

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Planning

15 Apr 2025 at 15:23

Summary of the contracting process

Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, located in Egham, United Kingdom, is currently in the planning stage for a tender focused on delivering a Converged Media Production Stage Solution for Research and Development usage by the UK Creative Sectors, including film, games, live, and immersive industries. As part of the CoSTAR network's initiative to support the UK's creative technologies, this procurement process involves a short period of preliminary market engagement, which concluded on 11th April 2025. The formal tender is planned for launch within the next few days, with the contract period expected to start on 10th July 2025 and end on 31st March 2029, with potential for renewal until 31st March 2030. This project, valued at approximately £4.5 million, falls under the goods and services procurement categories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the creative technology space, specifically those specialising in audio-visual equipment, installation, maintenance, and production services. By participating, businesses can contribute to the development of a new National Laboratory for Research and Development, helping the UK's screen and performance industries maintain global competitiveness. SMEs and ventures funded by the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector are particularly encouraged to compete, fostering innovation and growth within the creative sectors.

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Notice Title

Delivery of a Converged Media Production Stage Solution for Research & Development Usage by UK Creative Sectors

Notice Description

UNDERTAKEN AND CONCLUDED: Owing to restricted timescales, a short period of preliminary market engagement has been undertaken to further understand the market for deliver a Converged Media Production Stage Solution for Research and Development usage by the United Kingdom (UK) Creative Sectors (film, games, live, and immersive) on behalf of the CoSTAR network, as part of a new National Laboratory for Research and Development (R&D) for creative technologies to ensure the UK's screen and performance industries have the innovation infrastructure needed to compete globally. Publication of an Open tender opportunity for this procurement is scheduled within the next few days via the University's Mercell tendering portal

Planning Information

Owing to resourcing constraints a short period of preliminary market engagement was undertaken in relation to this procurement; between five organisations (1 large supplier, 3 medium sized suppliers, and 1 small supplier) already known via previous engagements with the CoSTAR Network/StoryFutures Strategic Business Unit hosted at the University ahead of a planned procurement due to launch within the next few days.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05037e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015351-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

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

32321200 - Audio-visual equipment

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

51310000 - Installation services of radio, television, sound and video equipment

92110000 - Motion picture and video tape production and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE
Contact Name
Kim Cooper
Contact Email
procurement@rhul.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1 784 414181

Buyer Location

Locality
EGHAM
Postcode
TW20 0EX
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Runnymede
Electoral Ward
Englefield Green East
Westminster Constituency
Windsor

Further Information

Notice Documents

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