Award

Broadcast Equipment and Integration Services

NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Jul 2019 at 08:53

Tender

18 Mar 2019 at 15:24

Summary of the contracting process

The North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium Limited is conducting a tender for "Broadcast Equipment and Integration Services", aimed at establishing a multi-provider Framework Agreement for various public sector bodies across England. This procurement process falls under the "goods" category and predominantly involves the supply of broadcasting equipment, including audio equipment, which will be utilised in diverse environments such as broadcasting and theatre. The tender was published on 18th March 2019, with a submission deadline set for 16th April 2019. The total estimated value of the contract is £67 million, and it is proceeding via an open procurement method, classified as above threshold.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the broadcasting and audio equipment sector, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to grow their portfolios. Companies specialising in audio equipment manufacturing, leasing, and integration services will find themselves well-placed to compete for the framework, as the agreement is intended for both existing and future members of the consortium, fostering an inclusive marketplace for interested suppliers across the UK.

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Notice Title

Broadcast Equipment and Integration Services

Notice Description

The NWUPC is seeking to establish a multi-provider Framework Agreement on behalf of the members of NWUPC, NEUPC, LUPC, SUPC, HEPCW, APUC and CPC for the provision of Broadcast Equipment and Integration Services. Lot 1 - Supply - Audio Equipment includes supply and delivery (excluding Integration), of a range of equipment, consumables and associated products including but is not limited to the following scope; Amplifiers, microphones, sound mixers, headphones, earphones, speakers, audio furniture (including custom made), cables and associated accessories. The scope will also include the provision for lease and hire of equipment (however these services will be on the Suppliers terms unless otherwise stated by a member institution). These products will be utilised in but not limited to the following areas; Broadcast, Theatre and Other Studio and Recording Environments for Television, Film, Radio, Theatre, Music and Associated Media Services Environments. This list is not exhaustive. The following organisations have committed to this procurement and intend to utilise the Framework Agreement as soon as possible after award: NWUPC https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members APUC http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members HEPCW http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/about-us-2/ LUPC https://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list NEUPC http://www.neupc.ac.uk/our-members SUPC https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members CPC https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/regions.php The Framework Agreement is open to the current and future Member Institutions & affiliated Public Sector Bodies including FE colleges and the UK Research and Innovation (https://www.ukri.org/) as defined by the above Consortia. In addition, at some point during the life of the Framework Agreement members of those organisations listed in section VI.3 Additional Information may access the Framework Agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0df81669-ba98-43a4-a6f0-8aef22143612
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb850098-55e4-4e72-b8ac-56c91d2e2cd3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32210000 - Broadcasting equipment

32320000 - Television and audio-visual equipment

32343100 - Audio-frequency amplifiers

32351300 - Audio equipment accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£67,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£67,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20196 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2023 4-5 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
NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 3HZ
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
13
Supplier Names

ABSOLUTE MUSIC

ACADEMIA

ATG DANMON

CANFORD AUDIO

CDEC

CREATIVE VIDEO PRODUCTIONS

GEARHOUSE BROADCAST

GV MULTI MEDIA

JIGSAW SYSTEMS

PROACTIVE

STUDIOCARE PROFESSIONAL AUDIO

THE DIGITAL GARAGE GROUP

WEX PHOTO VIDEO

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