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Further Competition under CCS Framework RM6225: Audio Visual Technical Consultancy & Commissioning for Audio Visual Specialist - AWARD

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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01 Jul 2025 at 11:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, aimed to acquire audio-visual technical consultancy and commissioning services for a Microsoft Teams Room platform, facilitating seamless communication and collaboration within the Council's existing infrastructure. This falls under the 'Television and audio-visual equipment' category and utilises a restricted procedure procurement method. The procurement was part of a further competition under the CCS Framework RM6225 and reached the award stage on 25 June 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £111,218.12, is set to commence on 1 July 2025 and continue until 30 June 2028. The closing date for tender submissions was 9 April 2025, offering opportunities across various United Kingdom locations, including West Midlands, and extending to British Overseas Territories, Europe, and beyond.

This tender, awarded to TDC Ltd, offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-quality audio-visual solutions. Companies well-versed in the integration of video conferencing systems with Microsoft Teams software are particularly suited to explore such opportunities. The focus on a seamless, cableless user experience in modern conference rooms indicates opportunities for businesses skilled in cutting-edge technological environments and hybrid meeting solutions. The procurement process, while restricting SMEs and VCSEs, invites established firms capable of delivering comprehensive audio-visual systems that boost business functions through enhanced communication and collaboration tools.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Further Competition under CCS Framework RM6225: Audio Visual Technical Consultancy & Commissioning for Audio Visual Specialist - AWARD

Notice Description

The purpose of this procurement specification is to acquire an audio-video specialist to supply a Microsoft Teams Room (MTR) platform that ensures seamless communication, collaboration, and meeting experiences with the Councils existing MTR platform. The solution should provide high-quality video conferencing, audio clarity, ease of use, and integration with Microsoft Teams software. The solution should cater for a modern conference room environment for hybrid meetings for both in-room and remote participants. The in-room user experience should be cableless and provide meeting room occupants with the ability to cast to the room screen wirelessly for onsite room only and Teams hybrid virtual meetings. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents. In Order To View and Submit a Tender, you will be required to' Opt-In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Wednesday 09 April 2025 @15:00hrs

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5c11de2b-13a9-4789-92bb-6a2d9cf11fd1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e620dd0-248c-46d5-88f3-e8565c121dc9
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

32321200 - Audio-visual equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£111,218 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 3-4 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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 3DB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TDC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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