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TV Studio Refurbishment - Systems Integrator

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

19 May 2026 at 14:37

TenderUpdate

03 Mar 2026 at 15:32

TenderUpdate

04 Feb 2026 at 10:53

Tender

03 Feb 2026 at 14:48

PlanningUpdate

18 Dec 2025 at 16:05

Planning

19 Aug 2025 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

Bath Spa University has completed a public procurement process seeking a systems integrator for the refurbishment of its TV Studio facilities at Newton Park Campus in Bath, United Kingdom. The project, entitled "TV Studio Refurbishment - Systems Integrator," falls within the services category and involves the design, procurement, fit-out, integration, and commissioning of a state-of-the-art multicamera TV production environment. The procurement utilised an open, competitive procedure, and the contract was awarded to Timeline Television Ltd. Key dates include contract awards on 18th May 2026, with the contract period starting on 2nd June 2026 and the facilities expected to be ready by 31st October 2026. The process was conducted under UKPGA 2023/54 and had an estimated gross value of £2,589,242.80.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers experienced in broadcast systems integration, particularly those familiar with educational and commercial environments. The project offers a potential long-term relationship with Bath Spa University, given the possible annual extensions up to September 2036. With a focus on upgrading to a modern IP-based infrastructure, companies with expertise in installations, maintenance, and post-installation services, including SMEs, will find this project well-suited to leveraging their skills and expanding their client portfolio in the educational sector. The requirement for integrated services, equipment updates, and a demonstrated capability to manage a complete end-to-end solution provides a lucrative opportunity for selected suppliers.

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Notice Title

TV Studio Refurbishment - Systems Integrator

Notice Description

Bath Spa University is seeking an experienced systems integrator to support the refurbishment of its TV Studio facilities at Newton Park Campus. The project involves the design, procurement, fit-out, integration, and commissioning of a complete end-to-end solution for the University's multicamera TV production environment. The existing facilities, installed in 2013, include two production studios, a TV studio gallery, a central apparatus room, two audio mixing studios, and nine postproduction edit suites. After twelve years of continuous use, the infrastructure is due for a technical upgrade. The supplier must also provide maintenance and service contracts following installation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Any complementary items required in the operation of the TV Studios to maintain its life during the term of the contract, including but not limited to maintenance, consumables and additional equipment to match that from the original installation.

Renewal: Possible extension of 5 years subject to requirement and performance.

Planning Information

Engagement has been carried out with an industry expert on a consultancy basis and with other organisations that have carried out similar projects in order to test requirements, determine suitable route to market, and estimate costs for budget request. Some potentially suitable suppliers have been identified as used by other organisations and these have not been identified on any framework agreements. BSU is requesting that suitable suppliers register on our eTendering portal (Delta) to access a draft scope and pre-market engagement questionnaire. Further details will be published in the Contract Notice (Advert) when the formal process will start (please note this may require registration on an alternative portal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058abc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045839-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,157,702 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
2 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
17 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BATH SPA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA2 9BN
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Saltford
Westminster Constituency
North East Somerset and Hanham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TIMELINE TELEVISION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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