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title: "Virtual Production Studio Equipment & Installation"
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# Virtual Production Studio Equipment & Installation

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0289c6

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## Summary

The University of Ulster is conducting a procurement process titled "Virtual Production Studio Equipment & Installation" under the industry category of motion picture and video production services. The contract, valued at £600,000, is currently in the active tender stage with a submission deadline set for 2nd February 2021. This project aims to enhance the educational and research capabilities at their Belfast campus, requiring suppliers to provide a comprehensive solution that includes sourcing, supplying, and installing advanced virtual production equipment.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in audiovisual equipment, installation, and technical training, particularly those capable of delivering a turnkey solution. Companies that can meet UK standards and demonstrate expertise in virtual production technologies will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, businesses that offer comprehensive training for academic staff will align well with the project's requirements, broadening their engagement with research and education sectors.

## Notice

Virtual Production Studio Equipment & Installation

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Detailed Requirements 1. Design a virtual production solution and specification to a UK or British standard (transposing European Standards) within the scale and scope of the project that can provide several core elements including a video wall (approx. PS180-200k spend on screens minimum), tracking system and camera to work with the video wall, a virtual camera rig to work in a green screen environment at the same location, the computing solution to support virtual production in real-time against the LED wall and in a green screen studio using game engine technology to provide the core assets onscreen. Other aspects of the design include the provision of a full body motion capture and facial capture rig plus necessary computing provision. All to be installed in an existing studio facility on the 5th floor in our Belfast campus. The equipment will be used for teaching students about virtual production, on student productions and for working with industry on research projects. The facility is therefore primarily going to be used by students in the execution of coursework, research projects and other creative projects to maximise learning opportunities in the field of virtual production. Students using the facility will come from Film, TV, Gaming and Animation backgrounds primarily. The facility will also support training and development of local industry partners. 2. Source, order and supply virtual production equipment meeting UK or British standards as per the specification outlined at point 1 above. The supplier will be responsible for providing a turnkey solution within the cost parameters and ensure the delivery of all goods on site by end of February 2021 ready for installation (if not sooner). 3. Install the virtual production technology solution at York Street, Belfast The installation, testing and calibration of the system solution as a turn key provision. System to be left fully operational, calibrated and tested before completion. 4. Offer 3 days training to technical and academic staff on site Supplier to provide expert training to Ulster University technical and academic staff for three days on the system when installed. Additional information: Funded by Higher Education Research Council-DfE

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005925-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

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

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £550,000 |
| Lots value | £600,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £570,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER |
| Locality | COLERAINE |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT52 1SA |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0C Causeway Coast and Glens |
| Local authority | Causeway Coast and Glens |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | East Londonderry |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRIFECTA STAGES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 32211000 - Broadcast production equipment
- 92100000 - Motion picture and video services
- 92111000 - Motion picture and video production services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2021 at 22:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005925-2021
- 12 Jan 2021 at 23:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000626-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ulster.ac.uk
- https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml

## Provenance

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