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Equipment for New Media Unit (NMU)

CABINET OFFICE

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23 Feb 2026 at 09:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office has awarded a contract for the procurement of photography equipment for its New Media Unit (NMU), aimed at enhancing content creation for media channels. This project falls under the 'Hardware' industry category and is located in London, England with the postal code SW1A 2HQ. The contracting process followed a selective procurement method via call-off from a framework agreement. The process reached the award stage on 11 February 2026, after the tender period concluded on 1 January 2026. The contract commenced on 11 February 2026 and is set to conclude by 10 February 2027. The award was finalised on 23 February 2026 and is valued at £54,727.01.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in hardware supply, specifically in the photography equipment niche. The contract was awarded to Academia Limited, an SME known for its expertise in the field, demonstrating the potential for businesses with similar capabilities to excel in such procurement processes. Given the focus on hardware acquisition, companies that supply or manufacture relevant equipment could benefit from similar future opportunities, helping increase their market share and build relationships with notable government entities like the Cabinet Office.

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Notice Title

Equipment for New Media Unit (NMU)

Notice Description

Photography equipment for NMU to create content for media channels

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-21341785-fece-4ba2-9dcb-06e9ac5234bb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b468664-9135-4025-8151-521afb9115ee
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£54,727 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£54,727 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 2026 - 10 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HQ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA

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