--- title: "Docking Station - Smitheries Studio" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-19579a25-abf5-48f1-9620-ade2afefe6a9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-19579a25-abf5-48f1-9620-ade2afefe6a9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-19579a25-abf5-48f1-9620-ade2afefe6a9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-19579a25-abf5-48f1-9620-ade2afefe6a9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF KENT" published: "2023-09-21" --- # Docking Station - Smitheries Studio Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF KENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-19579a25-abf5-48f1-9620-ade2afefe6a9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-19579a25-abf5-48f1-9620-ade2afefe6a9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-19579a25-abf5-48f1-9620-ade2afefe6a9.json) ## Summary The University of Kent is seeking a supplier for the provision, installation, and training for an interim motion capture studio in the Smitheries building at Chatham Historic Dockyard. Known as the Smitheries Studio, this project aims to inspire investment in digital arts and immersive technology in Medway, creating opportunities for growth in the digital industry within the Thames Estuary Production Corridor. The tender, classified under CPV code 51314000, is currently in the tender stage, with a tender period ending on 3rd October 2023 and a contract period starting on 9th October 2023. This open procedure tender, suitable for small and voluntary sector enterprises, presents an opportunity for businesses involved in installation services of video equipment. Located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, this project by the University of Kent aligns with Medway Council's cultural strategy aimed at transforming Chatham waterfront into a vibrant hub for creative and cultural industries. Businesses interested in developing state-of-the-art immersive technology solutions are encouraged to participate in this procurement process to contribute to the future of the area. ## Notice The University of Kent (UoK) is seeking to appoint a supplier for the provision, installation, and training required to create an interim motion capture studio for the Docking Station project, Medway, in the existing Smitheries building on the Chatham Historic Dockyard. This studio space will be known in this document as the Smitheries Studio. The Docking Station project is led by the University's Institute of Cultural and Creative Industries (iCCi) but has been developed in partnership with Medway Council and the Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust and supported by Creative Estuary. The partners share Creative Estuary's vision to forge a new future founded on creative energy and innovation, along the length of the Thames Estuary. The ambition is to give cultural industries room to grow by providing the right physical spaces for creative communities. The Docking Station will be a flagship development designed to inspire investment in Medway into creative and cultural industries, in particular digital arts and immersive technology, reinforcing Chatham's position as a key cultural production hub within the Thames Estuary Production Corridor. The project is a key part of Medway Council's cultural strategy being delivered through Creative Medway and will enable the transformation of this part of Chatham waterfront into a vibrant place providing social spaces, creative workspace, education and training and the opportunity to develop and experience state-of-the-art immersive technology. The project will involve the conversion of the Police Section House (PSH) - a Grade II listed Scheduled Ancient Monument - as well as the creation of a large new statement building to the rear of the property to house digital production studios. The new building will be located immediately behind the Police Section House connected via a simple covered walkway. The Design Team led by Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios are now progressing with RIBA Stage 3 designs. In preparation for the completion of the Docking Station, an interim stud ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd51c81b-5fc1-498a-8cb6-1816a875eee2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Sep 2023 | | Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Oct 2023 - 9 Oct 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF KENT | | Locality | CANTERBURY, KENT | | Post town | Canterbury | | Postcode | CT2 7NZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent | | Local authority | Canterbury | | Electoral ward | Blean Forest | | Westminster constituency | Canterbury | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 51 - Installation services (except software) ### Codes - 51314000 - Installation services of video equipment ## Release History - 21 Sep 2023 at 11:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd51c81b-5fc1-498a-8cb6-1816a875eee2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd51c81b-5fc1-498a-8cb6-1816a875eee2 21st September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=73175&B=UNIVERSITYKENT Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/97209 User / Company ## Notice URLs - https://www.kent.ac.uk/finance/procurement.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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