Tender

GSP1276 - Digital Group Guides for Visitor Services and Education & Engagement

UK PARLIAMENT

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Tender

18 Jan 2022 at 17:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Parliament is seeking a single supplier for the tender titled "GSP1276 - Digital Group Guides for Visitor Services and Education & Engagement". This procurement is classified under the goods category, specifically focusing on radio transmission apparatus, with a deadline for submissions set for 12:00 noon (UK time) on 11th February 2022. The contract is expected to begin on 21st February 2022 and will last until 20th February 2025. This open procurement process allows for submissions from a wide range of suppliers located in various regions, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of audio equipment, particularly those offering headsets and receivers designed to enhance guided tour experiences. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate, as this tender's open nature provides a level playing field. The ability to cater to the needs of bustling environments, like those within the UK Parliament, presents significant growth potential for suppliers that can deliver innovative and efficient audio solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSP1276 - Digital Group Guides for Visitor Services and Education & Engagement

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking a single supplier to provide Headsets and Receivers to allow for the delivery of guided tours for Education, Inside UK Parliament Tours (Members Sponsored) and paid for tours. Tour guides will have a Headsets and Transmitter with each member of a tour a Receiver and Headset. This system will enhance the visitor experience when tour numbers return to pre Covid levels as parts of the tour are held in busy or noisy rooms as well as give each visitor the flexibility to fix volume levels to match their own requirements while attending the tour. Additional information: The SQ/ITT documents are accessible via UK Parliament's e-procurement portal: http://in-tendhost.co.uk/parliamentuk. Tender submissions must be uploaded to the e-procurement portal; electronic responses submitted via e-mail are not acceptable. To access these documents select the tender reference GSP1276 in the 'current tenders' list, click on the 'view tender details' and express interest by clicking on the button provided. You will need to register your company details, thereafter you will be issued with a username and password. If you have previously registered with In-Tend, please follow the link shown which will redirect you to the home page where you can log on using your existing username and password to collect the tender documents. If you have registered and forgotten your username and password, click on the 'forgotten password' link on the In-Tend homepage. Please keep this username and password secure and do not pass it to any third parties. If you are experiencing problems, please contact the PPCS Business Support team via email: ppcs@parliament.uk for further assistance. You are advised to allow sufficient time when responding to this ITT, and for the full uploading of documents, prior to the closing date of 12.00 (noon - UK time) on 11/02/2022. Late tenders will not be accepted. If you are uploading multiple documents you will have to individually load one document at a time or you can opt to zip all the documents in an application such as WinZip or WinRAR. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7ea2bb57-9f71-402f-bc23-c9ddc3e80451
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d96799b7-7d50-4b41-acce-17a6a239bf23
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32220000 - Television transmission apparatus without reception apparatus

32230000 - Radio transmission apparatus with reception apparatus

32231000 - Closed-circuit television apparatus

32236000 - Radio telephones

32237000 - Walkie-talkies

32252100 - Hands-free mobile telephones

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Feb 2022 - 20 Feb 2025 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
UK PARLIAMENT
Contact Name
Parliamentary Procurement & Commercial Service
Contact Email
ppcs@parliament.uk
Contact Phone
02072191600

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 0AA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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