Planning

Audio Visual Services

CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

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Planning

21 May 2025 at 14:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the reprocurement of audio visual and presentation systems used across the Parliamentary Estate is currently in the planning stage. The contract is managed by the Corporate Officer of the House of Commons, with the Corporate Officer of the House of Lords also participating as a buyer. Located in London, the project involves the provision of goods within the industry category of television and audio-visual equipment. The procurement is above threshold, valued at £1,800,000 (gross amount £2,160,000) and aims to cater for meeting rooms, dining rooms, catering facilities, and portable equipment in committee rooms and public spaces. Key dates include the future notice date of 5th January 2026, with the contract period planned from 18th April 2026 to 17th April 2029.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its suitability for these types of businesses. Companies specialising in audio-visual technology, installation, and maintenance may find this contract particularly lucrative. Engaging with this tender could enhance business profiles, expand clientele, and secure a high-profile partnership with central government bodies, thereby ensuring substantial business development and market presence.

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Notice Title

Audio Visual Services

Notice Description

Reprocurement of the audio visual and presentation systems used across the Parliamentary Estate, in meeting rooms, dining rooms/catering facilities and some portable equipment in committee rooms and other public spaces.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051b7c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024128-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32320000 - Television and audio-visual equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Apr 2026 - 17 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS
Additional Buyers

CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
pcd@parliament.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 0AA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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