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29 Jul 2026 at 08:38

Summary of the contracting process

NCG procured lighting, sound and rigging equipment for the Performance Academy Refurbishment. The requirement is classified as broadcasting equipment and falls within the goods category, covering the supply of equipment used for lighting, audio and rigging functions. Delivery is in the North East of England. The buying organisation is NCG, based in Newcastle upon Tyne. The requirement was placed through the CPC UKUPC Framework for Broadcasting Equipment and Integration Services, Lot 2, which covers broadcasting equipment and related integration services. This opportunity is therefore relevant to suppliers of professional lighting, sound and rigging systems, broadcasting technology and associated equipment integration, particularly businesses able to support refurbishment projects for performance or media facilities.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded following a direct call-off from a framework agreement using a selective procedure. The tender deadline was 7 July 2026 at 12:00. The contract was awarded on 21 July 2026 to The Digital Garage Group Ltd. The awarded value is £807,404.64. The contract period runs from 21 July 2026 to 14 October 2026. The tender was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The award covers the Performance Academy Refurbishment requirement for lighting, sound and rigging equipment. The award is active, and the published procurement outcome records The Digital Garage Group Ltd as the selected supplier.

This award provides evidence of demand from NCG for a substantial, integrated package of professional lighting, sound and rigging equipment within a performance-academy refurbishment. Businesses considering future work for this buyer would need credible capability across all three equipment areas, rather than a narrow single-product offer, together with the ability to supply equipment suitable for broadcasting or performance environments. Experience delivering equipment integration through a public-sector framework would be commercially relevant, as would the capacity to manage a coordinated refurbishment requirement and meet a concentrated delivery programme. The procurement was suitable for SMEs, indicating that a capable specialist or suitably experienced smaller integrator could compete, provided it can demonstrate reliable supply, technical understanding and the scale needed for a major equipment package.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Performance Academy Refurbishment- Lighting, Sound and Rigging Equipment

Notice Description

Direct award via the CPC UKUPC Framework Broadcasting Equipment and Integration Services Lot 2 Ref: AVI3145 NW

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-99e5c7a8-8044-4647-9b96-4339b08cafa8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f848953f-5e21-4cf5-8445-fdf8891a6034
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

32210000 - Broadcasting equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£807,404 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£807,404 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 2026 - 14 Oct 2026 1-6 months
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
NCG Corporation
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE4 7SA
Postcode Area
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

The Digital Garage Group Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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