Tender

Provision of Cinephile Equipment

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES

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Tender

30 Mar 2026 at 15:30

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of South Wales is inviting tenders for the provision of high-end digital cinema equipment, including Sony Venice 2 cameras or approved equivalents, designed for advanced cinematography and production workflows. The procurement is conducted under Welsh devolved regulations, with an open competition below threshold level. Interested parties can respond to this tender by 12:00 PM on 21st April 2026, with the enquiry period closing on 13th April 2026. The procurement falls within the photographic equipment and telecommunication industry categories, with delivery expected across UK regions UKL22 and UKL15.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in high-quality digital cinema equipment. Companies capable of delivering cinephile-grade products and components for both studio and location-based production should consider competing. With a focus on price and quality, a total estimated value of £150,000 is available, making it suitable for SMEs and VCSEs looking to expand their market reach in high-tech cinematography equipment. The contract period is scheduled from 1st July 2026 to 31st July 2026, providing a limited timeframe for execution.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Cinephile Equipment

Notice Description

The organisation is seeking to procure high-end cinephile-grade digital cinema equipment to support advanced cinematography, VFX, and production workflows. This includes the supply of Sony Venice 2 cameras or approved equivalent systems, along with associated components required for professional studio and location-based production.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06783f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029295-2026
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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