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Award

23 Jun 2026 at 09:33

Award

19 May 2026 at 14:37

TenderUpdate

03 Mar 2026 at 15:32

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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, located in Bath, United Kingdom, has recently completed the procurement process for the refurbishment of its TV Studio facilities at Newton Park Campus. The project, titled "TV Studio Refurbishment - Systems Integrator," falls under the services industry category, specifically related to the installation services of radio, television, sound, and video equipment. The procurement process, carried out using a competitive flexible procedure, was awarded to Timeline Television Limited. The contract, worth GBP 2,589,242.80 gross, was signed on 15th June 2026 and is set to run until 31st October 2026, with possible annual extensions up until 4th September 2036 subject to requirement, performance, and cost. This initiative aims to modernise the University's multicamera TV production environment, enhancing current facilities to better support both teaching and commercial use.

This refurbishment project presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in broadcast systems integration with experience in educational and commercial environments. The scope of work includes design, procurement, fit-out, integration, and commissioning of an end-to-end solution, making it an attractive proposition for businesses capable of delivering comprehensive solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that excel in providing maintenance and servicing contracts for sophisticated broadcast infrastructure would find this contract particularly suited to their expertise. With a CPV classification focusing on radio, television, sound, and video equipment installation, this tender offers lucrative growth potential for businesses in the technology and audio-visual sectors.

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Notice Title

TV Studio Refurbishment - Systems Integrator

Notice Description

Bath Spa University is contracting with 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 include two production studios, a TV studio gallery, a central apparatus room, two audio mixing studios, and nine postproduction edit suites.

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/058811-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
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
£2,157,702 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
2 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
17 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BATH SPA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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