--- title: "Immersive Loudspeaker System" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-63c4b9d4-e5c3-4b22-a93b-d843c4977a1f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-63c4b9d4-e5c3-4b22-a93b-d843c4977a1f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-63c4b9d4-e5c3-4b22-a93b-d843c4977a1f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-63c4b9d4-e5c3-4b22-a93b-d843c4977a1f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF YORK" published: "2024-10-25" --- # Immersive Loudspeaker System Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF YORK Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-63c4b9d4-e5c3-4b22-a93b-d843c4977a1f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-63c4b9d4-e5c3-4b22-a93b-d843c4977a1f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-63c4b9d4-e5c3-4b22-a93b-d843c4977a1f.json) ## Summary The University of York has initiated an open procurement process for an "Immersive Loudspeaker System" to be installed at its CoSTAR LiveLAB, a premier R&D hub located at Production Park in West Yorkshire. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with a closing date set for 15th November 2024. This project falls under the industry category of "Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment" (CPV id: 32000000). The contract period will commence on 16th December 2024 and conclude on 15th December 2025. The procurement involves an open procedure below the threshold, targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) but not voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cutting-edge audio technology, particularly those capable of delivering advanced sound reinforcement systems. Companies with expertise in volumetric capture, spatial audio, motion tracking, and extended reality (XR) will find this tender especially lucrative. SMEs engaged in innovative audio solutions can leverage this contract to collaborate with leading academics, industry partners, and creatives, fostering growth and potentially securing further partnerships within the thriving creative industries of the UK. ## Notice CoSTAR LiveLAB is a cutting-edge research and development hub, led by the University of York and based at Production Park in West Yorkshire. It focuses on revolutionising live performance by creating and applying convergent technologies across stage, screen, and XR environments. LiveLAB provides state-of-the-art facilities for developing new tools in areas such as volumetric capture, spatial audio, motion tracking, and extended reality (XR), enabling groundbreaking advancements in live performance capture and production. By bringing together leading academics, industry partners, and creatives, LiveLAB fosters innovation and collaboration, supporting the UK's creative industries and pushing the boundaries of what's possible in live, hybrid, and remote performances. As part of the LiveLAB infrastructure, there will be a main performance area within the facility with a configurable stage and audience area. A supporting immersive audio system is required to create immersive audio experiences, ranging from fully virtual acoustic environments to sound reinforcement for live performances where audio objects are panned around the audience. The audio system will predominantly be flown from the LiveLAB trussing, and will incorporate 32 channels of sound reinforcement, which includes LFE channels and on-stage monitoring. Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/york/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a138fbf-141e-4bbd-b453-be1a9887c807 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Dec 2024 - 15 Dec 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 YORK | | Locality | NORTH YORKSHIRE | | Post town | York | | Postcode | YO10 5DD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE21 York | | Local authority | York | | Electoral ward | Hull Road | | Westminster constituency | York Central | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ## Release History - 25 Oct 2024 at 14:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a138fbf-141e-4bbd-b453-be1a9887c807 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a138fbf-141e-4bbd-b453-be1a9887c807 25th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/york/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.york.ac.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/york/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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