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Provision of AV Services for Northern Ireland Public Inquiries (Open Hearings)

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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11 Feb 2026 at 10:25

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service, acting on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office, has completed the award phase of a selective procurement process for the title "Provision of AV Services for Northern Ireland Public Inquiries (Open Hearings)." This contract involves the provision of audio-visual services for the Shared Hearing Centres and other potential temporary venues in Northern Ireland. The total contract value is £5,000,000 and is set to run from 16 February 2026 to 15 February 2032. The procurement process utilised a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the tender period having ended on 12 December 2025. The industry category is classified under audio-visual equipment.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) interested in offering innovative audio-visual solutions. Companies specialising in technological support for public hearings or similar events will find this contract beneficial for enhancing their portfolios and gaining exposure in public sector projects. The inclusion of SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) as suitable candidates suggests a focus on promoting diverse participation, thereby offering growth opportunities for a wide range of businesses in the UK market. The awarded supplier for this procurement is PI COMMUNICATION LIMITED, showcasing the possibilities for enterprises within Northern Ireland and beyond to engage in substantial government-led projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of AV Services for Northern Ireland Public Inquiries (Open Hearings)

Notice Description

This requirement is to procure AV services for the Shared Hearing Centres and any other hearings which may take place outside of the Shared Hearing Centres in a temporary hearing venue.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-28b61824-034b-4fb5-a333-4250e3a768d7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d0cea93-5875-4290-810c-d4e4f7383f0a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32321200 - Audio-visual equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PI COMMUNICATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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