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GMIOT Signage Screen Video Wall V2

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)

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18 Mar 2026 at 14:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford initiated a procurement process to acquire a signage screen video wall for the Greater Manchester Institute of Technology building, which recently opened on the 1st of February. The tender, titled "GMIOT Signage Screen Video Wall V2", falls under the industry category of television and audio-visual equipment and centres around the Salford area, postcode M5 4WT, England. The procurement process reached the award stage with a contract awarded on the 18th of March 2026. The tender followed the NWUPC MINI Competition method and sought industry-leading suppliers for an end-to-end solution to design, supply, install, and commission the video wall, with the contract period set to start on the 6th of April 2026, ending on the 1st of February 2027.

This procurement offers fruitful opportunities for businesses specialising in audio-visual solutions, allowing them to contribute to a high-profile educational infrastructure project in Greater Manchester. The tender was specifically suitable for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) but ultimately awarded to GVAV Ltd, a large-scale supplier. The procurement process encourages businesses that are capable of delivering robust, high-resolution visual solutions and are proficient in handling comprehensive system designs, installations, and commission services. Companies operating in the technology and audio-visual equipment sectors would be well-positioned to compete, particularly those with a proven track record in developing custom solutions for institutional projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GMIOT Signage Screen Video Wall V2

Notice Description

This tender seeks a qualified supplier to design, supply, install, commission, signage screen video wall and associated structure within the University of Salford's (UoS) forthcoming Greater Manchester Institute of Technology (GMIoT) Building, that opened 1 st February. We are seeking an industry-leading, proven solution that demonstrates an end-to-end design, build, and handover approach for the Atrium video wall. The tender requires the provision of 1. 1080p plus LED diode video wall / floor standing brackets, showing content in 1K or more should be designed withing the specifications of the tender brief. Your costs must include a system design (diagrams within this document are guides only), hardware, cabling, installation, post installation works, PAT, programming and commissioning & testing so rooms are handed over 100% snag free.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
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Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - NWUPC MINI Competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32320000 - Television and audio-visual equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,227 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Apr 2026 - 1 Feb 2027 6-12 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
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4WT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GVAV

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