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24 Jul 2026 at 09:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics (ONS), located at Government Buildings, Newport, Wales, has completed the procurement process titled "Provision of AV Solution Across ONS Sites", classified under the industry category of Television and audio-visual equipment. This contract, with a total value of £1,800,000, was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process started with a tender period ending on 29th June 2026, leading to an awarding date of 6th July 2026. The contract period spans from 21st July 2026 to 20th July 2027, covering ONS sites across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) by providing a significant contract for the provision and management of audio-visual solutions. The procurement's value and scope can foster business growth for enterprises experienced in the technology and AV equipment sector. Businesses that specialise in installation, configuration, and commissioning of audio-visual solutions, particularly those familiar with the requirements of large-scale governmental sites, would be well-suited to benefit from such contracts. The completion of this award to CINOS LIMITED highlights the potential for other SMEs with similar capacities to engage in future procurements, offering a pathway to expand their market presence through governmental tenders.

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Notice Title

Provision of AV Solution Across ONS Sites

Notice Description

The supply, installation, configuration and commissioning of AV solution across ONS sites

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-53c8bdfb-f64e-4f5f-a552-25226027fe9a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d5fbbff-01ce-4760-b027-3de910beb9ef
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

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


CPV Codes

32320000 - Television and audio-visual equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2026 - 20 Jul 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
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8XG
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CINOS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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