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Supply & install of audiovisual equipment

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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01 Apr 2025 at 10:15

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives, a central government public authority based in Richmond, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the supply and installation of audiovisual equipment for an onsite exhibition. This procurement, categorized under goods, used a direct method below the competition threshold and was awarded to BLACKBOX-AV LTD. Key dates include the contract start and end dates from 21 March 2025 to 31 March 2025, with the contract signed on 20 March 2025. The awarded contract is valued at £16,018 with a gross amount of £18,204.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses that specialise in audiovisual equipment and installations. Firms that can deliver high-quality audiovisual solutions tailored for exhibitions and similar environments would be highly suited for such contracts. Companies with capabilities in rapid deployment and completion of projects, like BLACKBOX-AV LTD, have successfully secured this opportunity, illustrating the potential for business growth in the audiovisual industry by participating in similar public procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply & install of audiovisual equipment

Notice Description

Supply & install of audio visual equipment for onsite exhibition.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fb25
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012183-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,018 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20257 months ago
Contract Period
21 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nationalarchives.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 4DU
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLACKBOX-AV

Further Information

Notice Documents

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