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NWUPC Audio Visual Framework

South & City College Birmingham

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium involves the Audio Visual Equipment & Installation Services Framework Agreement, which is open for a competitive tender. The buying organisation, NWUPC, focuses on education services and plans to establish this multi-provider framework agreement for audio-visual equipment and installation across North West England and Northern Ireland. The procurement follows an open procedure with a budget of £64.7 million, scheduled to commence on 1st September 2024 for an initial period of two years, extendable by an additional two years. The framework is designed to support a variety of public sector bodies across the UK, potentially benefiting from economies of scale and access to a wide range of audio-visual goods and services. The planning stage was active as of December 2023, with upcoming webinars scheduled to provide potential suppliers with insights into the tender process.

This opportunity can drive business growth for companies specialising in the supply, delivery, and installation of audio-visual technology. Enterprises ranging from SMEs to larger suppliers in the AV sector are well-suited to compete, given the broad scope of work which includes delivering projectors, screens, and audio systems, along with their installation and maintenance. The framework looks to collaborate with multiple providers, thus encouraging varied business sizes to participate and diversify their client base within the public sector. Engaging with this framework offers the chance to secure multiple contracts and establish long-term relationships with influential educational and governmental bodies across the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NWUPC Audio Visual Framework

Notice Description

Supply and Installation of Immersive Screen and portable immersive Screen

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Supply & Delivery of Audio Visual Equipment

Installation and supply of one immersive screen and supply of one portable immersive screen

Renewal: This Framework Agreement will commence on 1st September 2024 for an initial period of twenty four (24) months until 31st August 2026 with the option to extend the Agreement for two periods of twelve (12) months until 31st August 2028 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance

Lot 2 - Supply, Delivery and Installation of Audio Visual Equipment and Associated Services

The Supply, Delivery and Installation of Audiovisual Equipment and Associated Services includes, but is not limited to, the following scope; Supply, delivery and installation of Data Projectors and Lamps, Display Screens, Projector Screens, Portable Screen Mounts / Trolleys, White Boards, Media Switchers / Scalers / Distribution Equipment, HDMI Extenders, Amplifiers, Visualisers, Collaboration Systems, Video Distribution Equipment, DVD / Blu-Ray Players, Camcorders, Speakers, Microphones, Digital Signage, Video Conference Systems, Lecture Capture Systems, Network Cameras, AV over IP Devices, Bring Your Devices / Collaboration Systems, AV Furniture, Audio Visual Fixtures and Fittings, immersive spaces, and Cables. Servicing and Maintenance of Audio Visual Equipment and Systems including both proactive and reactive services and fixed contract maintenance agreements, Microsoft Teams Room Solutions, Conferencing Platforms - Webex, Pexip, Large LED displays including specialist solutions such as Virtual Production Studios, Programming, Training, De-Installation and Consultancy and Design Services. Leasing of Audiovisual Equipment. This list is not exhaustive.

Renewal: This Framework Agreement will commence on 1st September 2024 for an initial period of twenty four (24) months until 31st August 2026 with the option to extend the Agreement for two periods of twelve (12) months until 31st August 2028 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance

Lot 3 - Supply, Delivery and Installation of Audio Visual Equipment- NI

The Supply, Delivery and Installation of Audiovisual Equipment and Associated Services - Northern Ireland includes, but is not limited to, the following scope; Supply, delivery and installation of Data Projectors and Lamps, Display Screens, Projector Screens, Portable Screen Mounts / Trolleys, White Boards, Media Switchers / Scalers / Distribution Equipment, HDMI Extenders, Amplifiers, Visualisers, Collaboration Systems, Video Distribution Equipment, DVD / Blu-Ray Players, Camcorders, Speakers, Microphones, Digital Signage, Video Conference Systems, Lecture Capture Systems, Network Cameras, AV over IP Devices, Bring Your Devices / Collaboration Systems, AV Furniture, Audio Visual Fixtures and Fittings, immersive spaces, and Cables. Servicing and Maintenance of Audio Visual Equipment and Systems including both proactive and reactive services and fixed contract maintenance agreements, Microsoft Teams Room Solutions, Conferencing Platforms - Webex, Pexip, Large LED displays including specialist solutions such as Virtual Production Studios, Programming, Training, De-Installation and Consultancy and Design Services. Leasing of Audiovisual Equipment. This list is not exhaustive.

Renewal: This Framework Agreement will commence on 1st September 2024 for an initial period of twenty four (24) months until 31st August 2026 with the option to extend the Agreement for two periods of twelve (12) months until 31st August 2028 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0422f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076816-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

32320000 - Television and audio-visual equipment

32321200 - Audio-visual equipment

32321300 - Audio-visual materials

50340000 - Repair and maintenance services of audio-visual and optical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£64,700,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£65,123,953 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
7 May 2024Expired
Award Date
31 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
South & City College Birmingham
Additional Buyers

North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B5 5SU
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham, TLN Northern Ireland, TLN0 Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Bordesley & Highgate
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
13
Supplier Names

AVM Solutions (UK) Ltd

Charterhouse Voice & Data t/a Symity

Comcen Computer Supplies Ltd

GVAV Limited

GVAV Ltd

IDNS Ltd

Information Data & Network Supplies Ltd

Julian Roche Associates Limited (Trading as Roche Audio Visual)

Mayne Communications Ltd

Pacific Computers Ltd

Pure Audio Visual Ltd

Universal AV Services Ltd

proAV Limited

Further Information

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