Award

M2526-09 - T.V. AERIAL MAINTENANCE

SOUTHEND CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Jan 2026 at 10:21

Award Notice
Tender

04 Jul 2025 at 14:34

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Southend City Council has concluded the procurement process for the "M2526-09 - T.V. AERIAL MAINTENANCE" project, aimed at providing a responsive maintenance call-out service for repairs to existing digital terrestrial communal TV systems. The procurement, classified under the CPV category for radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and related equipment, was carried out using an open procedure method. The contract award was finalised on 26th January 2026, with a contract period starting from 1st April 2026 and ending on 31st March 2029. Located in England, United Kingdom, the contract offers an estimated value of £174,093.12. The tender stage was completed following the submission period which concluded on 4th August 2025.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for SMEs, particularly those involved in television and communication equipment repairs and maintenance. It is well-suited for businesses capable of providing prompt and efficient maintenance services, given the nature of the call-out service required. Organizations like Crystal Electronics, which have demonstrated capability in handling such contracts, stand to benefit greatly, offering growth avenues through consistent service provisions over the contract duration with Southend City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

M2526-09 - T.V. AERIAL MAINTENANCE

Notice Description

The contract consists of a responsive maintenance call out service for the repairs to the existing digital terrestrial communal TV systems. Additional information: https://procontract.due-north.com/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c0dcda44-afa4-41b2-9865-6b595573db92
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf13a50b-5767-4c5d-bd6c-88dd42ef6bed
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£185,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£174,093 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 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
SOUTHEND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND ON SEA
Postcode
SS2 6FY
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRYSTAL ELECTRONICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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