Tender

SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF A WEBCASTING AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES SYSTEM

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

07 Jan 2026 at 14:09

Planning

06 Aug 2025 at 10:21

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is actively seeking to enhance its facilities for public meetings by initiating a tender for the “Supply and Installation of a Webcasting and Associated Services System.” This procurement falls under the category of goods and is being managed from their Birmingham headquarters in the UK. The process is currently in the tender stage with a deadline for submissions set for 3rd February 2026 at 15:00 GMT. The project aims to adapt to legislative changes by improving accessibility and visibility, with the work scheduled for completion by 31st May 2026. The procurement method chosen is an open, competitive flexible procedure, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation process across several stages, including technical and commercial assessments.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in audio-visual equipment, networking software, and IT services, particularly those with expertise in webcasting solutions. The procurement process is designed to identify suppliers that can provide innovative and reliable webcasting systems capable of accommodating accessibility requirements and managing meeting protocols like remote attendance and proxy voting. Companies experienced in technical design, maintenance, system implementation, and offering robust support services are well-suited to compete for this contract. With a gross value of £306,000, the contract offers a lucrative opportunity for growth, especially for firms adept at adapting technology solutions to meet evolving public sector needs.

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Notice Title

SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF A WEBCASTING AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES SYSTEM

Notice Description

West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is currently reviewing its on-site facilities for the delivery and management of public meetings to improve accessibility for members, and visibility to the public, in advance of proposed legislative changes to meeting protocols, as directed by the UK Government's recent consultation on remote attendance and proxy voting in local government. The main room will seat up to 43 people, with an adjacent public viewing area for 10 additional people. WMCA are looking to secure the supply and installation of a webcasting solution with works to be completed by 31st May 2026 to coincide with the start of the 2026/27 municipal year.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 x 12 month optional extension periods

Planning Information

WMCA intend to circulate a questionnaire through Bravo (WMCA e-tendering portal), allowing you to provide more information about your interest and comment on the proposed approach. Portal Website: https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk Pre Market Engagement Title: Pre Market Engagement Webcasting Services Bravo Solution Project Reference: PQQ_258

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058246
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001105-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

30237240 - Web camera

32321200 - Audio-visual equipment

48219000 - Miscellaneous networking software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£255,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£255,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Apr 2026 - 29 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.team@wmca.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B19 3SD
Post Town
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
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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