Award

Portsmouth International Port - Gantry Digital Screens and Large Media Screen

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 Nov 2025 at 19:35

Tender

10 Sep 2025 at 16:32

Planning

03 Jul 2025 at 11:40

Summary of the contracting process

Portsmouth City Council has concluded a contract for the supply, installation, commissioning, maintenance, and support of new digital screens and associated software for the vehicle gantries and an external media screen at Portsmouth International Port. The council utilised the Competitive Flexible Procedure, a method chosen for its suitability for complex and high-value contracts, highlighting an open procurement method. The awarded contract, valued at £400,000, was officially announced on 20th November 2025 with ADI UK LIMITED emerging as the successful supplier. Key milestones include installation completion by 9th March 2026, with a contract period starting on 15th December 2025 and running up until 2031, potentially extendable to 2036. The procurement is focused on the goods category within the UK region of Portsmouth, catering to the audio-visual equipment and software industry.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for suppliers in digital signage and audio-visual solutions to offer competitive services and technological advancements. Businesses with expertise in dynamic software deployment, hardware maintenance, and installation services are well-suited to leverage this opportunity. The requirement for training underlines an additional service provision chance, particularly for SMEs aiming to scale through high-value public contracts. The ongoing support and flexible potential for additional purchases or renewals of hardware and software throughout the contract's life foster long-term business collaboration opportunities. This structured open procurement creates a competitive yet rewarding environment for capable suppliers to expand their public sector portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Portsmouth International Port - Gantry Digital Screens and Large Media Screen

Notice Description

Portsmouth City Council ('the council') has awarded a contract to a suitably qualified supplier to supply, install, commission, maintain, and support new digital screens and associated software for the incoming vehicle gantries and a large external media screen within the vehicle waiting area at Portsmouth International Port. The Port sought a supplier who could meet the requirements set out the Scope of Requirements to: Provide and install the screens and software. Remove and dispose of the current screens and associated cabling and containment. Deliver ongoing hardware support and annual maintenance, including management of spare parts across the life of the contract / screen, whichever is the longest will apply. Deliver ongoing support for the software, which includes a helpdesk. Provide appropriate training sessionsfor the software users. The installation and commissioning are to be completed within a timely manner, and by no later than 9th March, due to the current signage being at end of life. The supplier will need to work dynamically to install the screens, as the Port is operational between the hours 05:30 and 00:00. A one-off contract value of a maximum of PS200,000 is available for the supply, installation and commissioning of the solution. The software and hardware support and maintenance contract has a maximum value of up to PS200,000 over the life of the contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Council reserves the right to purchase additional hardware, associated software and user licences, similar to that provided for in the scope of requirements, over the life of the contract. This will increase the value of the contract accordingly.

Renewal: The contract term following the initial installation period will be for 5 years with options to extend in implements to be agreed up to a maximum of 10 years.

Planning Information

The PME briefing document issued on the Council's e-sourcing system In-tend outlines the current contract scope, envisaged contracting strategy, and future key delivery considerations. The Port has prepared a preliminary market engagement questionnaire for completion which will be used to understand: • Market interest • Budget • Technical requirements & options • Commercial considerations & pricing options • Programme & lead times The submission of the questionnaire, in part or in full, is purely optional and suppliers who do not submit will not be precluded from taking part in the procurement process. There will be no further opportunity to input into the points above ahead of the procurement process will be provided. The Port are requesting the questionnaire, and the Conflicts of Interest Declaration is completed and returned by Friday 18th July 2025 by 17:00. These documents are to be submitted via the Council's In-tend and against the projects PME stage. Any responses after this deadline may not be considered in the PME report.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05583c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075859-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

32320000 - Television and audio-visual equipment

48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package

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

51310000 - Installation services of radio, television, sound and video equipment

72253000 - Helpdesk and support services

80533000 - Computer-user familiarisation and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
18 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
20 Nov 20252 weeks ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 8 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2031-11-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2AL
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ31 Portsmouth

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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