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Hire Led Video Wall1 Led Video Surtitle Screen1 Video control & playback

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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13 Aug 2025 at 15:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London focuses on hiring sound and video equipment for the Barbican Theatre. The project, titled "Hire Led Video Wall1 Led Video Surtitle Screen1 Video control & playback," falls under the goods category, specifically targeting sound equipment. This contracting process has reached the award stage with the contract already signed on 30th July 2025. The procurement method used was limited due to the below-threshold nature of the competition, highlighting the targeted approach suitable for specific needs. The contract sees its active period starting on 29th September 2025 and concluding on 6th October 2025, with operations centred in the City of London.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the audio-visual sector, especially those specialising in high-quality sound and video equipment. With a focus on a limited competition procurement method, businesses with a precise niche in technology and entertainment equipment are well-suited to thrive. Given the involvement of Creative Technology Ltd as the supplier, companies that align with large-scale operations and innovative product offerings will find potential growth opportunities by engaging in similar contracting opportunities in the future with organisations like the City of London Corporation.

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Notice Title

Hire Led Video Wall1 Led Video Surtitle Screen1 Video control & playback

Notice Description

Creative Technology Hire of Sound and Video equipment for Rohtko in the Barbican Theatre

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05875f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048538-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32342410 - Sound equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,180 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2025 - 6 Oct 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ajibola.akingbade@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
020 7606 3030

Buyer Location

Locality
CITY OF LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY

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