Tender

Lowestoft Town Hall - Audio Visual Supply and Installation.

LOWESTOFT TOWN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

19 Mar 2025 at 11:40

Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

Lowestoft Town Council is currently in the Tender stage for a project titled "Lowestoft Town Hall - Audio Visual Supply and Installation." This tender falls under the Audio-Visual Equipment industry category and is located in the East of England. The objective is to engage a contractor to specify, provide, and install AV systems throughout the historic Grade II listed Lowestoft Town Hall, covering various rooms and spaces such as the Council Chamber and an events hall. The tender period closes on 1 April 2025, with the contract set to commence on 7 April 2025 and conclude by the end of August 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, and the project aims for cost-effectiveness and high-quality performance.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in AV equipment supply and installation, with particular benefits for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies experienced in working on heritage sites and capable of coordinating with multiple stakeholders, including M&E subcontractors and architectural teams, will find this project aligns well with their expertise. The requirement for user-friendly, versatile AV systems capable of supporting videoconferencing, presentations, music, and broadcasting makes it ideal for firms with a proven track record in delivering comprehensive AV solutions. Moreover, the potential inclusion of ongoing support and maintenance services provides an avenue for long-term engagement and business growth.

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Notice Title

Lowestoft Town Hall - Audio Visual Supply and Installation.

Notice Description

Lowestoft Town Council is looking to engage a suitably experienced Contractor to specify, provide and install audio-visual systems throughout Lowestoft Town Hall, including in the historic Council Chamber, several meeting rooms and an events hall. The Grade II Lowestoft Town Hall is currently undergoing a major restoration project, and the appointed contractor will be required to liaise with the M&E subcontractors re setting out of cabling, and with the architectural team in terms of selection of equipment suitable for each location, including heritage settings, as well as specifying and supplying the necessary equipment for each location. All equipment must be easily operable by non-technical users, and variously will need to support videoconferencing, presentations, playing of music and broadcasting of meetings and ceremonies. Installation is likely to take place summer 2026, once the capital works are completed. Whilst high-quality performance is essential, at the same time, as a publicly funded project, cost-effectiveness and value for money will be key. An ongoing support and maintenance service may also form part of the service. To register your interest, and to receive a tender documentation pack that will include the high level user brief and RIBA4 drawings (which are subject to amendment dependent on the solutions provided), please email: admin@lowestofttowncouncil.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6e54c880-e265-404e-a722-1f005b986fc0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62c87d19-f99a-4578-a037-ba74d42314f9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

32321200 - Audio-visual equipment

51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Apr 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LOWESTOFT TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
admin@lowestofttowncouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0330 0536019

Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR32 1DE
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Harbour & Normanston
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Further Information

Notice Documents

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