Tender

Procurement for Green Screen VFX cameras and the VFX production unit

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES

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Tender

30 Mar 2026 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The University of South Wales is seeking to procure high-end digital cinema cameras and a mobile VFX production unit to enhance its Green Screen VFX Studio capabilities. This tender, titled "Procurement for Green Screen VFX cameras and the VFX production unit," falls under the category of goods related to radio, television, and photographic equipment. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the enquiry period ending on 13th April 2026 and submissions closing on 21st April 2026. Located in Pontypridd, UK, the contract will commence on 1st July 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2026. This open competition, below threshold procurement, adheres to Welsh devolved regulations and seeks suppliers to deliver equipment with exceptional image quality and colour accuracy.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cinematography and visual effects equipment, particularly those proficient in providing professional-standard production units. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. The procurement emphasises both price and quality, with a weighting of 55% on price and 45% on quality. This is an excellent opportunity for businesses looking to extend their reach into educational sectors and tap into the growing demand for advanced media production technology.

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Notice Title

Procurement for Green Screen VFX cameras and the VFX production unit

Notice Description

This notice seeks the provision of high-end digital cinema cameras such as the Sony Venice 2 or an equivalent for use within the Green Screen VFX Studio and a mobile VFX Production Unit. The equipment must deliver consistent large-format image quality, colour accuracy, and metadata reliability to ensure seamless integration between studio and on-location workflows. The VFX Production Unit should support professional-standard on-set practices, enabling captured material to be transferred directly into the studio pipeline without loss of fidelity. The resulting system will form a unified, future-ready production environment for advanced cinematography and VFX training.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06782a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029257-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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


CPV Codes

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

38650000 - Photographic equipment

38652000 - Cinematographic projectors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 1DL
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL15 Central Valleys, TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Treforest
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

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