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. There is no longer a requirement for delivery of equipment for March. The studio will be required to be fully operational for teaching for the beginning of the academic year in September 2026. Due to teaching requirements, installation will begin in June 2026 following the end of the academic year.
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. A pre-market engagement questionnaire is available on the portal for completion.
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Total value (estimated)
- £2,100,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 5 June 2026 to 1 September 2031
- Possible extension to 1 September 2036
- 10 years, 2 months, 27 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
16 January 2026
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) to access a draft scope and pre-market engagement questionnaire. Further details will be published in the Contract Notice (Advert) when the formal process will start (please note this may require registration on an alternative portal.
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
2 February 2026
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)