Tender

GB-London: 002204 AV Equipment and Production

BRITISH LIBRARY

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Tender

01 Aug 2023 at 13:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Library has initiated a tender process with the title "002204 AV Equipment and Production" in London. The procurement falls under the industry category of Television and audio-visual equipment. The tender aims to find an event production company to supply technical equipment for events hosting up to 700 people. The tender deadline is set for 1st September 2023, with the contract period starting on 6th November 2023 and ending on 31st December 2026. The minimum contract value is £100,000, with a total value of £500,000. This opportunity is open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender by the British Library for event production services in London presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in event technical production services. Companies experienced in providing stage, sound, light, and video equipment for large events are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing various businesses to participate in this contract. The contract period spanning over multiple years offers a stable business opportunity for successful bidders looking for long-term engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: 002204 AV Equipment and Production

Notice Description

The British Library requires an experienced event production company to work closely with its Cultural Events Team to plan and implement the necessary technical production required to deliver its larger and more complex events. To action the event technical production for regular public and private events at its site in St.Pancras London. The Library has a requirement for stage, sound, light and video presentation equipment, as well as all necessary installation and operational staff for events for up to 700 people. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4569160a-0845-4fc5-bd27-9e4a2f39bf6c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe0678ca-814c-49a9-9fec-992a09cb647d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32320000 - Television and audio-visual equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Nov 2023 - 31 Dec 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH LIBRARY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 2DB
Post Town
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
St Pancras & Somers Town
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

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