Award

Conferencing System within the Council Chamber and Committee rooms for Bridgend County Borough Council

BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

24 Mar 2026 at 11:54

Award

11 Mar 2026 at 14:47

TenderUpdate

30 Dec 2025 at 16:33

Tender

10 Dec 2025 at 15:36

Planning

08 Oct 2025 at 09:54

Summary of the contracting process

Bridgend County Borough Council has recently completed the procurement process for an updated conferencing system intended for the Council Chamber and Committee rooms, located in Bridgend, UK. The process, initiated through an open procedure, aligns with the goals set forth in the Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021. The award was made on 24th March 2026 to Auditel Rental and Service Ltd, valued at £289,339, with the contract period spanning until 15th February 2031. The new system is designed to enhance hybrid meetings by providing high-quality audio-visual experiences, supporting real-time Welsh translation, and ensuring transparency through integrated voting features.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in audio-visual and communication systems. It presents a valuable chance for large-scale enterprises to offer advanced solutions that facilitate seamless hybrid interactions. Firms adept in providing comprehensive conferencing equipment and services will find this procurement opening well-suited to their expertise due to the emphasis on quality and technological innovation. The overarching goal of enhancing public service interoperability and communication infrastructure makes this an appealing project for businesses looking to leverage their capabilities in public sector collaborations.

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Notice Title

Conferencing System within the Council Chamber and Committee rooms for Bridgend County Borough Council

Notice Description

Bridgend Council is procuring an updated conferencing system for its Council Chamber and Committee rooms. The essential aim of the new system will be the facilitation of effective hybrid meetings and future sustainability, via a whole system approach, in line with the requirements of the Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021. The new system needs to enable seamless hybrid meetings (in-person + remote), ensure accessibility and inclusivity, provide high-quality audio-visual experience for all participants and both record and live stream public meetings. The Chamber system also needs to support transparent decision-making with real-time integrated voting and provide real time welsh translation

Planning Information

Premarket engagement opportunity for interested suppliers to visit the chambers and meeting rooms, and for the Authority to engage with said industry experts to help inform the final specification that will future proof this vital function. This event will be happening on the 24th October 2025 at 1:00pm in the Council Chambers, Civic Offices, Angel Street Bridgend CF31 4WB. Interested parties are to email Rachel Keepins Democratic Services Manager to secure a place at this event - Rachel.Keepins@bridgend.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05aa46
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026735-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

32300000 - Television and radio receivers, and sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£289,339 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£289,339 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
18 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
11 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2026 - 15 Feb 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIDGEND
Postcode
CF31 4WB
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot

Local Authority
Bridgend
Electoral Ward
Bridgend Central
Westminster Constituency
Bridgend

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AUDITEL RENTAL AND SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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