Scope
Reference
BSU/2025/008
Description
Bath Spa University is seeking expressions of interest from experienced systems integrators to support the refurbishment of its TV Studio facilities at Newton Park Campus. The project involves the design, procurement, fit-out, integration, and commissioning of a complete end-to-end solution for the University's multicamera TV production environment.
The existing facilities, installed in 2013, include two production studios, a TV studio gallery, a central apparatus room, two audio mixing studios, and nine postproduction edit suites. After twelve years of continuous use, the infrastructure is due for a technical upgrade. The current system is based on a five-camera SDI setup, and the University is seeking to transition to a SMPTE ST 2110 IP-based backbone. The new solution will include updated embedded cameras, production and acquisition equipment, and must support both teaching and commercial use.
The refurbishment will integrate with existing room layouts and wiring where possible. Due to external funding conditions, all equipment may be required to be delivered and paid for by March 2026 if the funding is received. Installation will then begin in June 2026, following the end of the academic year, with the facilities required to be fully operational by September 2026 to meet teaching requirements.
Interested suppliers must also be able to provide maintenance and service contracts for a minimum of five years following installation. Bath Spa University invites suppliers with relevant experience in broadcast systems integration, particularly within educational and commercial environments, to register their interest.
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Total value (estimated)
- £3,400,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 12 January 2026 to 1 September 2031
- Possible extension to 1 September 2036
- 10 years, 7 months, 21 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 51310000 - Installation services of radio, television, sound and video equipment
Contract locations
- UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Engagement
Engagement deadline
8 September 2025
Engagement process description
Engagement has been carried out with an industry expert on a consultancy basis and with other organisations that have carried out similar projects in order to test requirements, determine suitable route to market, and estimate costs for budget request. Some potentially suitable suppliers have been identified as used by other organisations and these have not been identified on any framework agreements.
BSU is requesting that suitable suppliers register on our eTendering portal (Delta) in preparation for the issue of the advert (Contract Notice). Further engagement may be carried out with suppliers registered on the portal.
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
12 September 2025
Contracting authority
Bath Spa University
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBMW-5596-NRJW
Newton Park, Newton St Loe
Bath
BA2 9BN
United Kingdom
Telephone: 01225 875338
Email: procurement@bathspa.ac.uk
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)