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title: "Provision of Cinephile Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06783f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES"
published: "2026-06-15"
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# Provision of Cinephile Equipment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06783f

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## Summary

The University of South Wales, located in Pontypridd, has successfully concluded the contracting process for its tender titled "Provision of Cinephile Equipment," under award number 056049-2026. This procurement was aimed at acquiring professional digital cinema equipment to bolster teaching and industry-related production activities. The process was conducted via an open competition below the threshold, with the tender reaching its award stage as of 15 June 2026, and the contract being signed on the same date. The contract spans from 1 July to 31 July 2026, with an overall gross value of £183,852. The procurement involved delivery to locations within regions UKL22 and UKL15 in the United Kingdom, with the equipment falling under the category of goods including laboratory, optical, and precision equipment as well as radio and telecommunication equipment.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses interested in providing high-end cinephile-grade digital cinema equipment, particularly those already engaged in the production and film industry. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like PROACTIVE UK LIMITED, which secured the contract, demonstrate that the bidding process is accessible to businesses that provide specialist equipment used in cinematography, VFX, and production workflows. The competitive nature of the tender, balanced between price and quality (55% and 45% respectively), creates a platform for companies that can meet the advanced specifications of high-quality camera systems and associated components required for both studio and location-based production, paving the way for further collaborations and growth opportunities in this sector.

## Notice

USW has awarded a contract for the provision of professional cinephile-grade digital cinema equipment to support teaching, learning, and industry-aligned production activities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056049-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | £150,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £153,210 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES |
| Locality | PONTYPRIDD |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF37 1DL |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Treforest |
| Westminster constituency | Pontypridd |
| Delivery location | TLL15 Central Valleys, TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PROACTIVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38650000 - Photographic equipment

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2026 at 09:32 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056049-2026
- 30 Mar 2026 at 15:30 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029295-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056049-2026
  15th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029295-2026
  30th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/60644231019D3F5D94F5
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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