Planning

TT000155 Audio Visual Equipment Hire Preliminary Market Engagement

THE ACC GROUP LIVERPOOL

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Planning

07 Nov 2025 at 12:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The ACC Group Liverpool, a sub-central government public authority, is planning a procurement process titled "TT000155 Audio Visual Equipment Hire Preliminary Market Engagement." The initiative, currently in the planning stage, involves the hire of audio-visual equipment for various events hosted by ACC Liverpool. The procurement is categorised under the goods industry and located in Liverpool, UKD72 region, United Kingdom. A preliminary market engagement notice was published on 7th November 2025, inviting suppliers to complete a short questionnaire by 21st November 2025. The proposed framework contract will be split into three lots: video, audio, and lighting, with a total estimated contract value of £1,600,000 over four years starting from 1st April 2026. The contract may be renewed beyond the initially planned end date of 31st March 2029.

This procurement opportunity offers significant business growth potential, especially for firms dealing in television and audio-visual equipment. Companies specialising in video, audio, or lighting solutions can benefit from this contract by applying for one or multiple lots. Suitable businesses will be able to offer competitive services and products tailored for short-term hire to accommodate various event needs at ACC Liverpool venues. The chance to secure a framework agreement presents an advantageous pathway for expanding market reach and establishing long-term relationships with a reputable government entity. Interested suppliers are encouraged to engage via the Delta eSourcing portal for further participation in this strategic opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TT000155 Audio Visual Equipment Hire Preliminary Market Engagement

Notice Description

ACC Liverpool Group is looking for organisations to supply on a temporary, hire basis any Audio Visual equipment that may be required to hold any of the events that it hosts. ACCL will award a framework contract to suppliers. ACCL intends to split the contract into 3 different LOTs of type of equipment as follows: 1. Video 2. Audio 3. Lighting Suppliers will be able to apply for one, two or all three LOTs should a tender exercise be carried out in the future. The contract value is indicative of the total four years of the contract and was based on ACCL spend for the financial year 2024-25. Actual values during the contract may vary due to the volume and nature of the events that are booked at ACCL venues. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Liverpool:-Television-and-audio-visual-equipment./R24N4V55RK To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/R24N4V55RK

Planning Information

Suppliers are invited to complete the short questionnaire available via Delta.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dcab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071990-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32320000 - Television and audio-visual equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ACC GROUP LIVERPOOL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 4FP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD72 Liverpool
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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