Tender

Virtual Production Suite

SEIRBHEIS NAM MEADHANAN GÀIDHLIG (THE GAELIC MEDIA SERVICE)

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05 Nov 2025 at 00:00

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Notice Title

Virtual Production Suite

Notice Description

MG ALBA is seeking to engage the services of a suitable qualified and experiences contractor to deliver the following services: - The design, supply, installation, and commissioning of a virtual production suite. The primary functions are for remote collaboration, training and short form virtual production. - The system should offer the flexibility to create a range of production styles, bring in remote sources via the internet and allow simple production control.

Lot Information

Lot 1

MG ALBA is seeking to engage the services of a suitable qualified and experiences contractor to deliver the following services: - The design, supply, installation, and commissioning of a virtual production suite. The primary functions are for remote collaboration, training and short form virtual production. - The system should offer the flexibility to create a range of production styles, bring in remote sources via the internet and allow simple production control. The successful tenderer will be expected to provide the following deliverables/outcomes: - A complete virtual production suite - 2 x robotic camera systems. - Basic audio mixing. - SDI/ST2110/NDI & streaming options.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000815036
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV542876
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

51314000 - Installation services of video equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEIRBHEIS NAM MEADHANAN GÀIDHLIG (THE GAELIC MEDIA SERVICE)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tender@mgalba.com
Contact Phone
+44 851705550

Buyer Location

Locality
ISLE OF LEWIS
Postcode
HS1 2SD
Post Town
Outer Hebrides
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar

Local Authority
Na h-Eileanan Siar
Electoral Ward
Steòrnabhagh a Deas
Westminster Constituency
Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV542876
    Virtual Production Suite - MG ALBA is seeking to engage the services of a suitable qualified and experiences contractor to deliver the following services: - The design, supply, installation, and commissioning of a virtual production suite. The primary functions are for remote collaboration, training and short form virtual production. - The system should offer the flexibility to create a range of production styles, bring in remote sources via the internet and allow simple production control.

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