Planning

TV Studios Refurbishment - Systems Integrator

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY

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PlanningUpdate

18 Dec 2025 at 16:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

19 Aug 2025 at 15:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bath Spa University is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the "TV Studios Refurbishment - Systems Integrator" project, with a focus on the education sector and location at its Newton Park Campus in Bath, United Kingdom. The project involves a comprehensive upgrade of existing TV studio facilities, including design, procurement, fit-out, integration, and commissioning of a new multicamera production environment. The procurement process officially commenced on 18th December 2025 with preliminary market engagement. The key milestone for this process is scheduled for 16th January 2026, with the requirement for facilities to be fully operational by September 2026, supporting both teaching and commercial needs. The total estimated contract value is £2.1 million, and the tender seeks experienced suppliers in broadcast systems integration.

This refurbishment project presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in the installation of radio, television, sound, and video equipment. Businesses that possess a strong track record in broadcast systems integration and experience working within educational and commercial environments are particularly well-suited to compete for this tender. Moreover, interested suppliers who can offer long-term maintenance and service contracts post-installation are encouraged to engage with this opportunity. The procurement method involves pre-market engagement, and interested suppliers are advised to register on the Delta eSourcing portal to access engagement materials and express their interest. The formal tender competition will follow in accordance with the planned notices, paving the way for lucrative contracts in a leading university setting.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TV Studios Refurbishment - Systems Integrator

Notice Description

Bath Spa University is seeking expressions of interest from experienced systems integrators 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 current system is based on a five-camera SDI setup, and the University is seeking to transition to a SMPTE ST 2110 IP-based backbone. The new solution will include updated embedded cameras, production and acquisition equipment, and must support both teaching and commercial use. The refurbishment will integrate with existing room layouts and wiring where possible. There is no longer a requirement for delivery of equipment for March. The studio will be required to be fully operational for teaching for the beginning of the academic year in September 2026. Due to teaching requirements, installation will begin in June 2026 following the end of the academic year. Interested suppliers must also be able to provide maintenance and service contracts for a minimum of five years following installation. Bath Spa University invites suppliers with relevant experience in broadcast systems integration, particularly within educational and commercial environments, to register their interest. A pre-market engagement questionnaire is available on the portal for completion. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1002247682

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058abc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084575-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Feb 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jun 2026 - 1 Sep 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BATH SPA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@bathspa.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01225 875338

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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