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Award

19 Jun 2025 at 11:09

Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 09:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Hampshire County Council involves a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for the supply and maintenance of audio-visual solutions, categorised under audio-visual equipment. This procurement incorporates goods and services and is structured into four distinct Lots—consumables, audio solutions, interactive solutions, and maintenance services. The agreement commenced on 2nd June 2025 and will span four years, covering locations across Hampshire and Hertfordshire with potential service extension to other regions within the UK's Central Buying Consortium. The awarding stage recognised several active contracts signed on 14th May 2025, following an open procurement procedure conducted with complete electronic submissions by the predefined deadline on 1st April 2025.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in audio-visual technology. SMEs with capabilities in supplying consumables, audio systems, interactive learning tools, and maintenance services can considerably benefit by expanding their market reach to include local authorities, NHS bodies, educational institutions, and registered charities. With the framework targeting various types of organisations, including schools and higher education institutions, companies providing innovative audio-visual solutions, installation, training, and maintenance services are in a strong position to leverage this procurement for diversified business development across multiple sectors. The open procedure allows for a wide participation, promoting competitive excellence and innovation.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Supply and Maintenance of Audio Visual Solutions

Notice Description

Hampshire County Council invites applications from suitably experienced organisations who wish to be considered for selection to tender for a multi supplier Framework Agreement for the Supply and Maintenance of Audio Visual Solutions. The Framework Agreement will commence on 02/06/2025 for a period of 4 years. This is a multi supplier Framework Agreement, divided into four Lots: Lot 1 - Supply of Audio Visual Consumables - Stock Delivery Lot 2 - Supply of Audio Solutions - Direct Delivery Lot 3 - Supply of Interactive Solutions - Direct Delivery Lot 4 - Maintenance of Audio Visual Solutions Lot 1 of this Framework Agreement is for Goods to be delivered palletised to two distribution warehouses in Hampshire (County Supplies) and Hertfordshire (Herts Full Stop). Lots 2 to 4 of the Framework Agreement are for delivery of Goods and/or Services directly to customers of Hampshire County Council (County Supplies), Hertfordshire County Council (Herts Full Stop) and other members of the Central Buying Consortium.

Lot Information

Supply of Audio Visual Consumables - Stock Delivery

For the establishment of a multiple supplier Framework Agreement for the Supply of Audio Visual Consumables in bulk volumes to the warehouse distribution centres of Hampshire County Council and Hertfordshire County Council using the Open Procedure.

Supply of Audio Solutions - Direct Delivery

For the establishment of a multiple supplier Framework Agreement for the Supply of Audio Solutions using the Open Procedure. To Supply Audio Solutions, including but not limited to PA Systems, Theatre Mixers, Speakers, Soundfield Systems and Hearing Loops. The Lot also covers the Training, Installation and Maintenance of these Solutions.

Supply of Interactive Solutions - Direct Delivery

For the establishment of a multiple supplier Framework Agreement for the Supply of Interactive Audio Visual Solutions using the Open Procedure. To Supply Interactive Solutions, including but not limited to Interactive Learning Solutions (e.g. Whiteboards, Touchscreens and Early Years Tables), Digital Signage, Video Walls, Projectors, Video Conferencing Solutions, Visitor Management Systems, Room Booking Systems, Room Control Systems. The Lot also covers the Training, Installation and Maintenance of these Solutions.

Maintenance of Audio Visual Solutions

For the establishment of a multiple supplier Framework Agreement for the Maintenance of Audio Visual Solutions using the Open Procedure. To provide Maintenance Services of Audio Visual Solutions including but not limited to Auditing of Existing Equipment of all Brands, Service and Maintenance, Remote Support, On site Repair, Spare Parts, Loan Equipment, Regular Checks, Updates and Equipment Disposal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e5cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033606-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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

32321200 - Audio-visual equipment

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,250,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,250,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20251 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
Hampshire County Council
Additional Buyers

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8UJ
Postcode Area
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLH23 Hertfordshire CC, TLJ South East (England), TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight, TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
17
Supplier Names

2CL Communications Ltd

Akhter Computers Limited

Avoira Limited

Harp Visual Communications Ltd

Hugh Symons Audio Visual Limited

Involve Visual Collaboration

Involve Visual Collaboration Ltd

Kicktek Ltd

Pacific Computers Ltd

Proactive AV

Roche Audio Visual

Roche Audio Visual Limited

Snelling Business Systems

Strive AV Limited

Technical Display Consortium Limited

Texet Sales Limited

edding (UK) Ltd

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