Award

Audio Visual Hardware - SIM Conference Centre

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Sep 2025 at 11:25

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

28 Aug 2025 at 16:03

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Audio Visual Hardware - SIM Conference Centre" project was conducted by the Science Museum Group based in London. The goal was to update the Garrett Suite at Manchester's Science and Industry Museum with modern audio-visual hardware. The procurement fell under the "goods" category, and was carried out using an open competition method below the threshold. The initial tender stage commenced with a tender notice published on 28th August 2025, with the tender period ending on 12th September 2025. The procurement reached the award stage with GVAV Ltd being awarded the contract, which was signed on 15th September 2025 and is active from 15th September to 31st October 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in audio-visual equipment and related industries. Large businesses with expertise in providing and installing such equipment stand to benefit, given the substantial contract value and the technical requirements outlined for the Manchester museum project. The procurement method and below-threshold open competition level invite diverse businesses to participate, offering ample space for innovative solutions and fostering competition in the audio-visual sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Audio Visual Hardware - SIM Conference Centre

Notice Description

The Science Museum Group wishes to appoint a Supplier to provide AV hardware to update the functional event space, the Garrett Suite, at Manchester's Science and Industry Museum.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058fc8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058460-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32320000 - Television and audio-visual equipment

32321200 - Audio-visual equipment

32321300 - Audio-visual materials

32351300 - Audio equipment accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,094 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP
Contact Name
Orla Gardner
Contact Email
procurement@sciencemuseum.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW7 2DD
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)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Brompton & Hans Town
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GVAV

Further Information

Notice Documents

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