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eSports & Games Design Room AV

UNIVERSITY OF KEELE

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07 May 2026 at 10:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Keele has successfully completed the procurement process for the "eSports & Games Design Room AV" project, classified under the audio-visual equipment industry category. The procurement was executed using a call-off from the KCS/Procurement Services AV Framework (ref: Y24003) through a selective method. Located at Keele Campus in Newcastle, the project was awarded on 11th March 2026, with the contract commencing on 1st June 2026 and concluding on 30th May 2027. The tender, valued at £93,946, aims to enhance the University’s eSports and games design facilities, and was awarded to IDNS Ltd.

This procurement offers robust opportunities for businesses in the AV and technology solutions sector, particularly those looking to expand into educational institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises are well-suited to engage in this type of procurement, given the focus on delivering specialised audio-visual solutions within a set framework. Collaborating with a prestigious academic institution like the University of Keele can provide broader visibility and potential for future projects, making it an attractive tender for growth-oriented companies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

eSports & Games Design Room AV

Notice Description

Call-Odd under the KCS/Procurement Services AV Framework ref: Y24003

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d9f1081b-ea73-4387-8df9-5c9eb4f5ea47
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc4b84d6-40cc-41b0-ab17-70b00c395cd4
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
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
£93,946 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£93,946 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 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 KEELE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
ST5 5BG
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Electoral Ward
Keele
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle-under-Lyme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IDNS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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