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FILM/AUDIO/VIDEO PRODUCTION (2027-2030)

Nuclear Waste Services

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27 Oct 2026 at 10:02

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Waste Services Limited is seeking an agency to produce film, audio and video content supporting its work. Briefs may range from short concept films, social media stories and talking-head recordings to long-form explainers and documentary-style films. The contractor will develop productions with NWS, deliver files in required formats and resolutions, and manage revisions, approvals and secure archiving. The work includes accessibility provisions such as subtitles and, when required, English and Welsh voiceovers. Production may be delivered in-house or through subcontractors. The service is information film production (CPV 92111250). The requirement calls for access to production locations and studio facilities within commuting distance of both Cumbria and south-east England.

NWS invited offers through an open procedure. The enquiry deadline was 20 November 2026 at 10:00 UTC and the bid deadline was 23 November 2026 at 10:00 UTC. The contract is scheduled to run from 1 March 2027 to 28 February 2029, with two optional 12-month extensions, potentially extending to 28 February 2031. The estimated value is £500,000 excluding VAT (£600,000 including VAT). Evaluation is weighted 80% technical and 20% commercial, using technical questions and a rate card; the procurement-specific questionnaire is pass/fail. The contract covers one lot. Bids may be submitted electronically in English.

This opportunity suits an experienced production agency able to demonstrate strong work for high-profile public and private-sector clients. The team must be professionally qualified, provide CVs for key personnel and show experience across relevant assignments. Suppliers need access to directors, camera crews, specialist skills and equipment, including owned camera equipment and broadcast-standard studio facilities, owned or contracted, with set-build capability. Regular short-notice deployment of a small crew is required, alongside in-house post-production resources and services such as green screen, CGI and 3D. The contractor must manage budgets, project changes, file versions and approvals, and keep NWS material securely archived. Accessibility capability, including subtitles and English and Welsh voiceovers when required, is relevant. Use of AI is restricted and requires disclosure and NWS approval beyond conventional retouching.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FILM/AUDIO/VIDEO PRODUCTION (2027-2030)

Notice Description

NWS requires an experienced agency of Film, Audio and Video Production with demonstrable credentials, which include evidence of previous work for high-profile clients in both the private and public sectors. The Contractor's staff will work with NWS and will bring a variety of skills and competencies within Film, Audio and Video Services. The team must be able to evidence experience from previous assignments and contracts. With direction from NWS' Creative Lead, the successful Contractor will assist with the development of film/audio production across the following deliverables, while adhering to NWS brand values, to the highest standard, on time and on budget. The successful Contractor shall provide a single point of contact, subject to NWS' regular review, for responding to NWS, picking up the scope and tracking and notifying the budget spend. The delivery of the work could be provided by the Contractor in-house or via sub-contractors. The approved single point of contact shall not be replaced at a later stage without notifying NWS. The successful Contractor will provide options as required and manage amendments from start to completion, with delivery of the appropriate video/audio files on specification, including digital and high-res versions. The Team appointed will be professionally qualified, and key personnel will provide CVs for approval by NWS. The successful Contractor will make allowances for hard of hearing or subtitles as required, as well as provide VOs in both English and Welsh when required. The successful Contractor will assist with the industry regulation processes, including UK government legal accessibility requirements and delivery to broadcast stations, should this become a requirement. Examples of previous film productions can be seen below; the successful Contractor will be expected to match or improve on the quality of films produced: https://youtu.be/sGasDQmPD5M https://youtu.be/1GPDi39iDlY https://youtu.be/MWkPujO8gC0 GDF Explained - Geology Q&A with Andrew Parkes - YouTube Underground resources - YouTube What we're up to at the Low Level Waste Repository - YouTube What is the GDF (Geological Disposal Facility) community siting factor? How does the multi-barrier system work in a GDF? Requirements would come in the shape of briefs, spanning a range of formats and styles, including short concept-style films, 'in the moment' social media stories and talking heads made at short notice, long-form explainers and short 'fly on the wall' documentary-style films that showcase the work across NWS. Access to different film directors and camera crew, specialist skills and equipment, studio locations within commuting distance from both Cumbria and the Southeast, in-house post-production services and resources are necessary. The agility to provide a small crew at short notice will be required on a regular basis. NWS is seeking a Contractor with own camera equipment covering all bases, and studio film/audio broadcast facilities, owned or contracted, readily available. These will be equipped to the latest industry standards, with own or hired kit and access to set build capabilities. The successful Contractor will provide a suite of post-production services, ranging from green screen to Computer Generated Imagery and 3D techniques, and will continually update these services to find new innovations and developments within the sector. The successful Contractor will have an awareness of AI techniques and regulations. Use of AI will be strictly limited to tried and tested techniques and any use of AI beyond retouching material filmed conventionally should be declared and subject to NWS approval. Should NWS require a preferred photographer to join the crew, they should be allowed access to the Contractor's studio facility or facilities and to film production's locations if required, and as appropriate. Delivery would include providing different file formats in very high resolution as required, long- and short-form as required, portrait or landscape as required, managing amends and keeping a record of all files' versions and approvals. The Contractor should keep all NWS files safely and securely archived for the duration of the Contract, unless otherwise specified. Upon request, open files and folders would be delivered to NWS at the end of each project for future editorial use. Work will be required over a period of two years with an optional extension at NWS' discretion of a further period of two years. Each project's lead times will be agreed at the outset of each brief.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0790cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/101361-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92111250 - Information film production

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Nov 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 28 Feb 2029 2-3 years
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
Nuclear Waste Services
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CALDERBRIDGE, SEASCALE
Postcode
CA20 1DB
Postcode Area
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

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