Award

Laser Projector - eAuction

BRITISH FILM INSTITUTE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Aug 2025 at 13:12

Tender

01 Aug 2025 at 09:53

Summary of the contracting process

The British Film Institute, a sub-central government public authority located in London, has completed a procurement process for a 'Laser Projector - eAuction.' This tender, identified under the contract ID 2025/444, involved the procurement of goods including a Christie Digital CP4415-RGB Laser Cinema Projector and a high contrast lens. The process was conducted through an open competition, below threshold, and had its final award announced on 13th August 2025. The procurement stage is now at the award stage, with Bell Theatre Services Ltd appointed as the supplier, following the tender submission which closed on 12th August 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of cinematographic equipment. The procurement of high-tech cinema projectors is ideal for SMEs such as Bell Theatre Services Ltd, which successfully tendered, showcasing their ability to cater to such high-demand specifications. Companies looking to enter or expand in the audiovisual technology sector may find similar opportunities promising. The focus on technical equipment associated with projection and cinematography hints towards a sector keen on innovation and advanced technological solutions, creating pathways for growth-oriented enterprises to thrive in advanced hardware supply.

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Notice Title

Laser Projector - eAuction

Notice Description

1 x Christie Digital CP4415-RGB Laser Cinema Projector 1 x Christie High Contrast lens (throw 10m, scope width 5.3m)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056b0e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048421-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38651500 - Cinematographic cameras

38652000 - Cinematographic projectors

38652100 - Projectors

38652120 - Video projectors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£47,995 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
18 Aug 2025 - 19 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH FILM INSTITUTE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
graham.bellas@bfi.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1T 1LN
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BELL THEATRE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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