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Audio/Conference Equipment for Worden Hall

SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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06 Mar 2026 at 15:50

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Ribble Borough Council has successfully completed the procurement process for providing audio/conference equipment at Worden Hall. This contract was awarded following a selective procurement strategy through a direct call-off from the NHS SBS Framework 'Tech Devices Link 4'. The industry category for this tender, "Video-conferencing equipment", aligns with the CPV classification 32232000, indicative of its technical nature. The contract period commenced on 21st January 2026 and will conclude on 20th January 2027, with the contract's value totalling £47,436.58. While the award was published on 6th March 2026, the formal contract start date was on 21st March 2026, with the equipment to be delivered to Leyland, England, postcode PR25 1DH.

This procurement presents avenues for businesses specialising in video-conferencing and audio equipment. SMEs are especially encouraged to explore opportunities in similar future tenders, given the suitability parameters set out by the council. The successful bidder was SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES PLC, a large-scale enterprise located in Birmingham, suggesting that similar large companies with technical expertise could also vie for analogous contracts. Engaging with framework agreements like the NHS SBS can be a strategic move for businesses looking to expand within this sector. This contract is an illustration of the procurement method's efficiency in meeting both logistical and technological needs within public venues.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Audio/Conference Equipment for Worden Hall

Notice Description

South Ribble Borough Council has awarded this contract via a direct award, using the NHS SBS Framework 'Tech Devices Link 4' (Framework Agreement Ref: SBS10514).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca9196d2-d122-403a-9315-ce887635f2f8
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32232000 - Video-conferencing equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£47,436 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,436 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 Jan 2026 - 20 Jan 2027 6-12 months
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
SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEYLAND
Postcode
PR25 1DH
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Ribble
Electoral Ward
Broadfield
Westminster Constituency
South Ribble

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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