Scope
Reference
RHUL-25059
Description
This opportunity is for Delivery of a Converged Media Production Stage Solution for Research and Development usage by the United Kingdom (UK) Creative Sectors (film, games, live, and immersive) on behalf of the CoSTAR network, as part of a new National Laboratory for Research and Development (R&D) for creative technologies to ensure the UK's screen and performance industries have the innovation infrastructure needed to compete globally. This procurement relates specifically to the delivery of the Converged Screen Technology and Realtime Production Stage itself, within the Main Studio of the National Lab which will be based at Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, SL0 0NH. As seamless integration between multiple technologies forms a key part of the specification, the requirement has not been divided into lots. Please refer to the ITT documentation for further details.
Contract 1. RHUL-25059 Delivery of a Converged Media Production Stage Solution for R&D by the UK Creative Sectors (Film, Games, Live, Immersive)
Supplier
Contract value
- £4,080,307 excluding VAT
- £4,896,368 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
26 May 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
27 June 2025
Standstill period
- End: 8 July 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
23 July 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 28 July 2025 to 1 April 2029
- Possible extension to 1 April 2030
- 4 years, 8 months, 5 days
Description of possible extension:
+1 year optional extension
Main procurement category
Goods
Additional procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. Additional equipment and/or services relating to the subject matter of the Contract. Subject to confirmation of funding.
CPV classifications
- 32321200 - Audio-visual equipment
- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 50340000 - Repair and maintenance services of audio-visual and optical equipment
- 51310000 - Installation services of radio, television, sound and video equipment
- 92110000 - Motion picture and video tape production and related services
Contract locations
- UKJ - South East (England)
Information about tenders
- 5 tenders received
- 5 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 4 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
Creative Technology Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBWT-3794-LQZL
Units 2 - 4 Manor Gate, Manor Royal
Crawley
RH10 9SX
United Kingdom
Contact name: Alistair Brierley/Jack Strong - Business Development
Telephone: +44 1923 582000
Email: hello@ctlondon.com
Website: https://ct-group.com/uk/
Region: UKJ28 - West Sussex (North East)
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. RHUL-25059 Delivery of a Converged Media Production Stage Solution for R&D by the UK Creative Sectors (Film, Games, Live, Immersive)
Contracting authority
Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, known as Royal Holloway, University of London
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRVY-6462-QBVG
Egham Hill
Egham
TW20 0EX
United Kingdom
Contact name: Kim Cooper
Telephone: +44 1 784 414181
Email: procurement@RHUL.ac.uk
Website: https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/
Region: UKJ25 - West Surrey
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government