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GEN_22_112 Auditorium VC & TR1

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO) has concluded a procurement process for audio-visual equipment under the title "GEN_22_112 Auditorium VC & TR1," primarily intended for its London office. This procurement falls under the services industry category and was executed via a selective procurement method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. Carillion Communications Limited, the awarded supplier, will design, supply, install, and support new audio solutions over a contract period initially set from February 2023 to August 2026. The contract, valued at £690,000, was updated in May 2025 to include a 50% increase in its original value and an extension through to August 2026. The procurement reached its award update stage on 8 May 2025, with significant dates including the initial contract award in February 2023 and subsequent extension activities.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for companies specialising in audio-visual solutions, particularly large-scale enterprises capable of fulfilling such comprehensive service requirements. With the contract involving multi-stage design and implementation, businesses equipped with technical capabilities and experience in delivering complex audio-visual installations for institutional clients stand to benefit. The long contract duration affords the selected supplier an opportunity for sustained revenue and collaboration with a prominent public sector body, potentially opening doors to future projects by building a robust portfolio and reputation through strategic delivery. Such opportunities are particularly relevant for businesses keen on forming long-term strategic partnerships with governmental organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GEN_22_112 Auditorium VC & TR1

Notice Description

National Audit Office (NAO) awarded a contract to the supplier through the Crown Commercial Services Audio Visual Technical Consultancy & Commissioning DPS. The selected supplier Carillion Communications Limited will design, supply, install and then support new Audio solutions for the London NAO Office. The duration of the contract will be four years including 2, 12-month extensions. As of May 2025, the original contract value has been increased by 50% (PS230k) and contract length extended for a further 6 months until August 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b3d17ad9-e8cc-492c-8dde-398374fd4858
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/045bb570-bdb1-4aee-a722-2064c9a7fcbe
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32321200 - Audio-visual equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£690,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£690,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2023 - 19 Aug 2026 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
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
ima orosei
Contact Email
nao.procurement@nao.org.uk
Contact Phone
44 20 7798 5343

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
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
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARILLION COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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