CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

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Authority Name and Address

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Address from which documentation may be obtained

As in 1.1

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Completed documents must be returned to:

As in 1.1

2 Contract Details

2.1

Title

Upgrade of a broadcast post production audio mixing suite

2.2

Description of the goods or services required

The University of South Wales, Faculty of Creative Industries, is seeking to upgrade its existing broadcast post-production mixing suite from 5.1 surround monitoring to a full fledged 7.2.4 Dolby Atmos mixing facility. Currently based around an Avid S6 control surface with Genelec monitoring, this project will involve the installation and positioning of monitors, a large screen video display, and the supply of appropriate equipment.

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=83858.

2.3

Notice Coding and Classification

2.4

Total quantity or scope of tender

The existing studio comprises:

1 x Avid S6 M40 with Knob, Fader, Automation and Process Modules

1 x Mac Pro (trashcan) with PCI-e Chassis

1 x Pro Tools HDX Card

1 x Focusrite Rednet 2 with PCIe Card

5 x Genelec 8030B Studio Monitors

1 x Genelec 7060 Sub

1 x Focusrite ISA Two Dual Microphone Preamp

1 x TLA Ivory 5051 Microphone Preamp

1 x Denon DN-500BD True HD Blu-Ray Player

1 x AVID Artist DNxIO Video I/O Interface

Assorted Audio Looms, BNC and Network Cables

The upgrade to 7.2.4 Atmos will require:

1 x Cisco 8 Port Managed Switch with PoE

1 x Dolby Atmos HT-RMU system

1 x Avid HDX Single Card

1 x Avid MADI HD Interface

1 x Avid MTRX Base Unit with MADI and Pro|Mon

1 x Avid MTRX MADI Module for Base Unit (Requires SFP Module)

2 x Avid MTRX SFP Module Coax MADI with HD/Mini-BNC

1 x Avid MTRX IP Audio Dante Module

4 x 3m Mini-BNC to BNC Cable

6 x 3m BNC to BNC Cable

1 x 5m Female XLR to BNC Cable

1 x Avid Pro Tools SYNC HD Interface

1 x BSS BLU-806 Speaker Management System with Digital Audio Bus and Dante

6 x Genelec 8030PCM Two-Way Active Monitor

1 x Genelec 7360 SAM Subwoofer System

7 x Genelec 8000-402B Speaker Wall Mount

4 x Genelec 8000-444B Ceiling Mount Long (with 15-25cm extensions added to cover extra height requirement)

1 x Marantz AV7704 11.2 AV Pre-Amplifier and Processor

1 x LG OLED55B7V 55” 4K TV

1 x BTech BTV520 Wall Bracket for up-to-65” Display

2 x Lindy 15m Premium Standard HDMI Cable

Installation Requirements

Installation of seven Genelec 8030s to wall in 7.1 configuration with appropriate cabling

Installation of four Genelec 8030s to ceiling as overheads with appropriate cabling

Installation of LED flat screen display to far wall behind S6 console

RTA/FFT Analysis Tuning of speakers and bass management using BLU-806 Speaker Management System

The installation of interfaces/RMU will be handled on-site before the speaker installation process.

Appropriate power outlets have been pre-installed.

Training

The University would welcome options for training in the use of the installed Dolby Atmos system.

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1

Minimum standards and qualification required

Interested parties must be able to deliver in full the requirements as detailed in "Description/object of the contract" as well as "Size of the contract"

4 Administrative Information

4.1

Type of Procedure

Single stage

4.2

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

1560

4.3

Time Limits

4.5

Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up

4.6

Tender Submission Postbox

5 Other Information

5.1

Additional Information

Room Information

The space is a simple rectangular room. A video of the space can be downloaded at: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1zPyBznPFndpX-1SNUwok_o6vYnv5iuGE

Height: Floor to ceiling tiles – 2.69 metres. Above the tiles is an extra 1.26 metres to the actual concrete ceiling. Therefore, the full height of the space is about 3.95 metres.

Length: 4.25 metres.

Width: 3.36 metres

The tiles are standard removable office ceiling tiles with foam on the back to block out air con noise. Pipework appears to be minimal. The walls are stud, but thicker for soundproofing purposes.

Site Visit

Site visits can be arranged, if required after viewing the video above, by contacting Dan Turner, Technical Instructor Music & Sound on 01443 668744 or at dan.turner@southwales.ac.uk

Completion date

The upgrade is required to take place over the coming weeks with completed installation by Monday 17th September 2018 or earlier.

Tender Return Procedures

Your tender should be returned, marked only as “Tender 1560 – Upgrade to Dolby Atmos Sound System”, so as to be received by midday, Friday 3rd August 2018.

Your submission should be e mailed to procurement@southwales.ac.uk by the closing time and date.

Late submissions will not be accepted.

The University does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender and reserves the right to accept any tender either as a whole or in part.

(WA Ref:83858)

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Additional Documentation

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Publication date of this notice