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title: "First Light Pavilion Exhibition Software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029e28"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER"
published: "2021-03-22"
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# First Light Pavilion Exhibition Software

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029e28

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## Summary

The University of Manchester is currently conducting a tender process for the "First Light Pavilion Exhibition Software," focused on museum services with a contract value of £544,000. The tender, classified under CPV code 92521000, is situated in Manchester, UK, and is active in the tender stage. Bidders have until 22 April 2021 to submit their proposals. The procurement follows an open procedure, allowing participation from a broad range of suppliers.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for multimedia production companies, particularly those specialising in audio-visual exhibits and interactive installations. Businesses that can deliver innovative multimedia solutions and have experience in museum exhibitions will be well-suited to compete. Given the project’s emphasis on creating immersive exhibition experiences at a UNESCO World Heritage Site, successful bidders may enhance their portfolios and visibility within the cultural sector through this engagement.

## Notice

We are seeking to appoint a multimedia production company(ies) to deliver audio visual exhibits for the exhibition gallery in the First Light Pavilion at the Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre - a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

### Lot Information

Entrance and chapter introductions / animations

Lot 1 comprises of stand alone AV installations that whilst critical to telling the story of Bernard Lovell and Jodrell Bank, do not have a direct impact on the universe projection and soundscape which is at the heart of the exhibition experience. Content within these installations may appear within the universe projection but it is not released directly as the AV installation is triggered.

Universe projection and complex interactives

Lot 2 forms the core of the exhibition which is the universe projection - the array of 15No. dish sections saved from the original 1957 telescope

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005815-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £544,000 |
| Lots value | £544,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M13 9PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Hulme |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
- 92521000 - Museum services

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2021 at 17:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005815-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchester.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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