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title: "Studio Ulster"
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# Studio Ulster

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/studio-ulster-ocds-h6vhtk-0386be). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** University of Ulster: "Studio Ulster". Published status: cancelled. Published Value: £26,000,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 24 Jan 2023, 15:00 GMT. Published submission portal: e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** CANCELLED (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [University of Ulster](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/university-of-ulster-GB-FTS-1400)
- **Published Value:** £26,000,000 (GBP; published on the single lot)
- **Submission Deadline:** 24 January 2023 at 15:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Competitive dialogue
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Adult and other education services, Apparatus for sound, video-recording and reproduction, Backup or recovery software package, Bar coding software package, Broadcasting equipment (+82 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UKN0
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/studio-ulster-ocds-h6vhtk-0386be#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-0386be`

## Before you bid
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- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
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- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/studio-ulster-ocds-h6vhtk-0386be#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fe-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk%2Fweb%2Flogin.shtml)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/studio-ulster-ocds-h6vhtk-0386be#participate

## Description
Ulster University is seeking to procure an Operator and Delivery partner for the Studio Ulster
project. Studio Ulster is a large-scale virtual studio production complex designed to support
both commercial and research, development and innovation activities. The facilities include,
but are not limited to, a large-scale virtual studio sound stage, second flexible virtual
production sound stage, a smart/demo stage, a motion capture stage and 3D scanning stage
with a total floor area of approx. 70,000sq.
The Operator will be responsible for developing the design, the installation and the operation
of the equipment servicing Studio Ulster.
Studio Ulster will include a ‘Tier 1’ Centre of Excellence in Research & Development &
Innovation in the virtual production and associated technologies sector. 
The building is being delivered by Belfast Harbour as part of an expansion within the existing
Belfast Harbour Film complex. Belfast Harbour, as landlord, and Ulster University have
entered into a long-term Agreement for Lease for Studio Ulster. 
The Operator and Delivery Partner will develop the detailed design for the specialist
equipment, procure the specialist equipment on behalf of UU and operate the commercial
activities within the facility, which in turn will drive R&D across the virtual production,
broadcast, animation, games and immersive elements of this sector.
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The Operator & Delivery Partner will be required to :
• Work with strategic partners within the virtual production and associated technologies
sector to support the growth of the creative industry sector in NI, through a focus on virtual
production as a nexus within the screen industries. 
• Promote and operate a centre of excellence in the screen sector, recognised locally,
nationally and internationally, as a focal point for the screen industries. 
• Support innovation in the production cycle to generate new products, services and
experiences, through applied research and collaborative R&D with players in the screen
industry. 
• Create a step change in the wider ecosystem by supporting development and driving
innovation in the screen sector, that facilitates the application and adoption of new
approaches and emerging technologies across multiple industry sectors. 
• Work with key stakeholders to provide training and skills development opportunities that
expand the capacity of the talent pipeline, to meet the needs of the screen sector. 
Ulster University is fully committed to the implementation and delivery of Social Value
through procurement and operations, and this shall form part of the procurement award criteria for this competition

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** cancelled
- **CPV codes:** 32000000, 32200000, 32210000, 32220000, 32230000, 32240000
- **Delivery regions:** UKN

- **Estimated Value:** £26,000,000
- **Description:** Ulster University is seeking to procure an Operator and Delivery partner for the Studio Ulster
project. Studio Ulster is a large-scale virtual studio production complex designed to support
both commercial and research, development and innovation acti...

- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (1)
- **Award:** Studio Ulster (unsuccessful)
  - Award id: `021531-2023-project_27187-1`
  - Supplier(s): **Not published**

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F021531-2023)
- **Last Source Update:** 2023-07-25T15:17:06.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T11:07:37.591Z
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