TV Studios Refurbishment - Systems Integrator

Descriptions

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.

For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bath:-Installation-services-of-radio,-television,-sound-and-video-equipment./3682Q5ATP6

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3682Q5ATP6

Engagement

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.