This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Jun 2026 at 10:51

Tender

30 Mar 2026 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Award of Procurement for Green Screen VFX cameras and the VFX production unit" was executed by the University of South Wales, located in Pontypridd, United Kingdom. This contract pertains to the industry category of radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and related equipment, specifically cinematographic projectors and photographic equipment. The procurement was conducted through an open, below threshold competition, and has reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 19th June 2026. The goods were delivered to two locations in the UK, specifically in the regions UKL15 and UKL22. The tender began on 30th March 2026, with a submission deadline on 21st April 2026.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers specialising in high-end digital cinema equipment, VFX, and cinematography solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find ample opportunity to compete in similar future tenders, especially those capable of delivering professional-standard equipment that ensures seamless workflow integration for advanced training environments in filmmaking and visual effects. The emphasis on equipment capable of supporting a mobile VFX Production Unit indicates demand for innovative and reliable technology solutions. The awarded supplier was PROACTIVE UK LIMITED, indicating a preferential market for businesses able to meet high quality and technological standards.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award of Procurement for Green Screen VFX cameras and the VFX production unit

Notice Description

The award of the provision of high-end digital cinema cameras s 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/057981-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£54,439 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
18 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROACTIVE

Further Information

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