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Open tender · Notice 101361-2026
Film/Audio/Video Production (2027-2030)
- Value
- £500k
- Closes
- 23 Nov 2026 (15 days)
- Where
- North West
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Not stated
- Contract
- 1 Mar 2027 – 28 Feb 2029
In plain English
Nuclear Waste Services Limited wants a film, audio and video production agency to make a range of films for it, from short social media stories and talking heads to long-form explainers and documentary-style films. The contract runs from 1 March 2027 to 28 February 2029, with an optional two-year extension at the buyer's discretion, and is estimated at £500,000; bids are due by 23 November 2026 through an open, single-stage process.
Good fit for: An established film and video production agency with its own cameras, studio access and in-house post-production, able to crew jobs near Cumbria and the South East.
- Needs own cameras and studio facilities
NWS is seeking a Contractor with own camera equipment covering all bases, and studio film/audio broadcast facilities, owned or contracted, readily available.
- Studios must be near Cumbria and the South East
studio locations within commuting distance from both Cumbria and the Southeast, in-house post-production services and resources are necessary.
- Must show work for high-profile clients
evidence of previous work for high-profile clients in both the private and public sectors
- Small crew at short notice, regularly
The agility to provide a small crew at short notice will be required on a regular basis.
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What the buyer says
NWS requires an experienced agency of Film, Audio and Video Production with demonstrable credentials, which include evidence of previous work for high-profile clients in both the private and public sectors. The Contractor’s staff will work with NWS and will bring a variety of skills and competencies within Film, Audio and Video Services. The team must be able to evidence experience from previous assignments and contracts. With direction from NWS’ Creative Lead, the successful Contractor will assist with the development of film/audio production across the following deliverables, while adhering to NWS brand values, to the highest standard, on time and on budget. The successful Contractor shall provide a single point of contact, subject to NWS’ regular review, for responding to NWS, picking up the scope and tracking and notifying the budget spend. The delivery of the work could be provided by the Contractor in-house or via sub-contractors. The approved single point of contact shall not be replaced at a later stage without notifying NWS. The successful Contractor will provide options as required and manage amendments from start to completion, with delivery of the appropriate video/audio files on specification, including digital and high-res versions. The Team appointed will be professionally qualified, and key personnel will provide CVs for approval by NWS. The successful Contractor will make allowances for hard of hearing or subtitles as required, as well as provide VOs in both English and Welsh when required. The successful Contractor will assist with the industry regulation processes, including UK government legal accessibility requirements and delivery to broadcast stations, should this become a requirement. Examples of previous film productions can be seen below; the s…
Getting the documents
atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome (the buyer's own site, usually free to register).
Procedure: Open procedure (Open: anyone can bid, in one stage). Published 27 Oct 2026.
What similar contracts went for
Similar contracts went for £150k to £179k (2 since 2025; 2 won by small firms).
| Contract | Won by | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audio Visual Production and Support Services Greater Manchester Combined Authority | Sterling Event Group Limited SME | £150k | 8 Oct |
| Filming and Production Post Office Limited | Dynomite Productions Limited SME | £179k | 8 Oct |
From the award notices on Find a Tender and Public Contracts Scotland. Values are as each notice states them and cover the contract's whole term: most notices give the value before VAT, but about one in seven gives only a figure including VAT. AI picked these as the same kind of work and can be wrong, so check what each one included before you price.
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