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HDC Civic Suite hardware Replacement, (Supply, Fitting and Maintenance)

CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL

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10 Nov 2025 at 13:31

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves the Cambridge City Council initiating a tender titled "HDC Civic Suite hardware Replacement, (Supply, Fitting and Maintenance)" with a focus on updating the Audio Visual and Delegate Equipment initially set up in 2017. This hardware upgrade is considered essential due to the current system reaching end of life, with the aim of enhancing council and public meeting functionalities, as well as maintaining the equipment. The competitive procurement was conducted through a restrictive Further competition from the CCS RM6225 framework, and the contract was awarded to VP-AV Limited, an SME, with a contract period of three years starting 17 October 2025, and options for a two-year extension. The total contract value awarded is £206,659.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in office and computing machinery, as well as installation services. Companies, particularly SMEs with expertise in supplying and maintaining AV equipment, can thrive by delivering specialised services tailored to public sector requirements. With Cambridge City Council's focus on enhancing public engagement tools post-pandemic, firms offering innovative AV solutions and maintenance services have the chance to expand their service offerings and establish strong partnerships within the public sector in the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

HDC Civic Suite hardware Replacement, (Supply, Fitting and Maintenance)

Notice Description

The primary objective of this procurement is to update the current Audio Visual (AV) and Delegate Equipment in the Civic Suite which was initially acquired and set up in 2017. This equipment is end of life and has become out of support since March 2025. The AV setup is widely utilised for routine council and public meetings, and it's also available for use by external parties as a source of income. Adaptations are necessary to adapt the hardware to new requirements for engaging with the public in the aftermath of the Covid pandemic. The meeting room is a large split room that needs to functionally work as one large room or two separate rooms. Additionally, there are multiple problems with how the present system works that need to be addressed as a part of this contract. This also includes the maintenance of the room for the duration of the contract. This tendering process was run as a Further competition from the CCS RM6225. The contract has now been awarded to VP-AV ltd following a thorough evaluation, demo and moderation process. The contract is for 3 years commencing 17 October 2025 with a possibility to extend for further 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fce3b405-ccb3-4184-b8ce-98a958e7324f
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£206,659 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
16 Oct 2025 - 16 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE29 6YG
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
Huntingdon North
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VP-AV

Further Information

Notice Documents

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