This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jun 2026 at 09:32

Tender

30 Mar 2026 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

The University of South Wales, located in Pontypridd, has successfully concluded the contracting process for its tender titled "Provision of Cinephile Equipment," under award number 056049-2026. This procurement was aimed at acquiring professional digital cinema equipment to bolster teaching and industry-related production activities. The process was conducted via an open competition below the threshold, with the tender reaching its award stage as of 15 June 2026, and the contract being signed on the same date. The contract spans from 1 July to 31 July 2026, with an overall gross value of £183,852. The procurement involved delivery to locations within regions UKL22 and UKL15 in the United Kingdom, with the equipment falling under the category of goods including laboratory, optical, and precision equipment as well as radio and telecommunication equipment.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses interested in providing high-end cinephile-grade digital cinema equipment, particularly those already engaged in the production and film industry. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like PROACTIVE UK LIMITED, which secured the contract, demonstrate that the bidding process is accessible to businesses that provide specialist equipment used in cinematography, VFX, and production workflows. The competitive nature of the tender, balanced between price and quality (55% and 45% respectively), creates a platform for companies that can meet the advanced specifications of high-quality camera systems and associated components required for both studio and location-based production, paving the way for further collaborations and growth opportunities in this sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Cinephile Equipment

Notice Description

USW has awarded a contract for the provision of professional cinephile-grade digital cinema equipment to support teaching, learning, and industry-aligned production activities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06783f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056049-2026
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

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

38650000 - Photographic equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£153,210 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 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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