Award

Audio Visual System

WALSALL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

20 Jan 2022 at 11:12

Award

08 Dec 2021 at 11:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council is proceeding with the procurement of an Audio Visual System under open tender procedures. This project involves the provision and installation of a high-quality audio-visual system in the Council Chambers and three conference rooms to facilitate hybrid meetings. The contract, valued at £326,700, is currently in the award stage, with the contract signed on 18th January 2022, following a complete tender process. The classification of this procurement falls under CPV code 32320000, relating to television and audio-visual equipment, with key deliverables including webcasting capabilities and integration with existing council systems.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technology and audiovisual services, particularly those experienced in installing complex systems in public sector environments. Companies that can demonstrate social value, system implementation skills, and innovation will find themselves well-positioned to compete, particularly given the project's emphasis on quality criteria such as heritage experience and training. The involvement of a reputable supplier, Auditel Rental and Service Limited, suggests a competitive landscape where expertise and quality service delivery are paramount.

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Notice Title

Audio Visual System

Notice Description

The Council are looking to engage with an experienced contractor to provide and install a high quality audio-visual system. The system need to be installed in the Council Chambers and 3 conference rooms, to enable Councillors and then public to attend Council meetings through a hybrid approach. The new system must include webcasting functionality, a supplementary maintenance support service and enable integration with the Councils CMIS system and Microsoft Teams.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council are looking to engage with an experienced contractor to provide and install a high quality audio-visual system. The system need to be installed in the Council Chambers and 3 conference rooms, to enable Councillors and then public to attend Council meetings through a hybrid approach. The new system must include webcasting functionality, a supplementary maintenance support service and enable integration with the Councils CMIS system and Microsoft Teams.

Procurement Information

Walsall Council has just discovered that it inadvertently failed to publish a Contract Notice in relation to this contract. The opportunity was published on the Council's e-tendering portal and on Contracts Finder on 26 July 2021. Fifty nine economic operators expressed an interest in the tender through the e-tendering portal and the Council received three tenders by the closing date. An evaluation was carried out in a fair and transparent manner and the Council intends to conclude the contract in this matter with Auditel Rental and Service Limited on or after 20 December 2021.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02fe97
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001685-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

32320000 - Television and audio-visual equipment

32330000 - Apparatus for sound, video-recording and reproduction

32340000 - Microphones and loudspeakers

48219700 - Communications server software package

48511000 - Desktop communications software package

48514000 - Remote access software package

48515000 - Video conferencing software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£326,700 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WALSALL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Julie Jones
Contact Email
procurement@walsall.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1922654329

Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS1 1TP
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
TLG38 Walsall

Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
St Matthew's
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

AUDITEL RENTAL & SERVICE

AUDITEL RENTAL AND SERVICE

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