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title: "GB-Tyne: T20/0019 Render Farm"
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# GB-Tyne: T20/0019 Render Farm

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fda6135c-bfed-4ccf-8984-63d58aaa98ed

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## Summary

The University of Northumbria at Newcastle is currently conducting a procurement process for a cloud-based animation render farm service titled "GB-Tyne: T20/0019 Render Farm." This initiative falls under the motion picture and video services industry category, with the aim of supporting the Animation BA Degree course. The tender is being executed through an open procurement method and is in the active phase, with a submission deadline set for 23 February 2021. The contract period is expected to commence on 1 May 2021 and conclude by 6 September 2021, with a contract value estimated at £50,000.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly small or medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in software services and solutions related to 3D design and rendering. Companies with capabilities in supporting applications such as Maya, Houdini, After Effects, and Unreal Engine would be especially well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract. Additionally, service providers experienced in GPU rendering and cloud infrastructure management are likely to find this tender well-suited to their expertise.

## Notice

Northumbria University Require animation render farm service in support of the Animation BA Degree course. Details of this degree programme can be found at the following link Animation BA (Hons) (northumbria.ac.uk) Northumbria would like to explore the options for our students to access a cloud based render farm service. To align with the current software applications used by our students the farm must support the following 3d Design Software *Maya *Houdini *After Effects *Unreal engine The farm must also support for a GPU render using the following *Arnold *Redshift There should also be support for a render farm manager ideally Deadline Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a067add-3819-4c52-abe5-957c2cbd74f5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2021 - 6 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8ST |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92100000 - Motion picture and video services

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2021 at 17:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a067add-3819-4c52-abe5-957c2cbd74f5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a067add-3819-4c52-abe5-957c2cbd74f5
  2nd February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Tyne:-T20/0019-Render-Farm/7572W4PCFX
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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