Award

Council Chamber - Audio Visual Equipment Refresh

BOLTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

27 Jan 2026 at 11:53

Tender

18 Aug 2025 at 15:46

Planning

14 Aug 2025 at 11:46

Summary of the contracting process

Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for the "Council Chamber - Audio Visual Equipment Refresh" project, aimed at refreshing the audio-visual equipment used in the Council Chamber for streaming and recording meetings. The process, initiated through an open competition method, has been completed with a contract awarded on 27th January 2026 to AUDITEL RENTAL AND SERVICE LIMITED. The project falls within the goods category, specifically focusing on audio-visual equipment, with the procurement occurring in the Bolton area, under the UKD3 region. The contract is set to commence on 6th February 2026 with a contract period extending up to 5th February 2029, potentially extendable until 5th February 2031.

This procurement presents significant business opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialised in audio-visual technological solutions. The open procedure employed in this procurement allows wide participation, encouraging varied suppliers to engage. Companies with a strong track record in providing comprehensive solutions for audio-visual installations and maintenance in public government facilities will find this sector promising. The potential extensions offered in the contract underscore the importance of providing ongoing, reliable service which can lead to further long-term growth opportunities within public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Council Chamber - Audio Visual Equipment Refresh

Notice Description

The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Authority") is looking to procure a contract for a Council Chamber - Audio-Visual Equipment Refresh. This Procurement is being conducted in accordance with the Act using the Open Procedure.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: If the Authority is satisfied with the ongoing contract and the Contractor agrees to extend.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0587d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007037-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£98,935 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2026 - 5 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOLTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@bolton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
BL1 1RU
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Queens Park & Central
Westminster Constituency
Bolton North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AUDITEL RENTAL AND SERVICE

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