Tender

AUDIO VISUAL EQUIPMENT FOR MEETING ROOMS

GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

04 Feb 2026 at 16:04

Planning

10 Nov 2025 at 15:01

Summary of the contracting process

Gateshead Borough Council is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of audio-visual equipment for meeting rooms at the Civic Centre in Gateshead. This opportunity falls within the goods category under the industry of audio-visual equipment (CPV 32321200) and audio-visual materials (CPV 32321300). The tender is being conducted through an open procedure, with key dates including the submission deadline on 3rd March 2026 and the award period set to conclude on 31st March 2026. The contract, valued at £250,000 with a gross amount of £300,000, will proceed under a framework agreement with one contractor, beginning on 10th April 2026 and potentially extending until 9th April 2030 if renewed.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in audio-visual equipment and installation services, particularly those small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) able to offer quality and competitive pricing, as set out in the award criteria. The project's scope includes the provision, installation, and ongoing maintenance of the equipment, thereby providing a sustainable growth opportunity for businesses that can deliver reliable service and innovation over an extended period. Potential bidders are encouraged to participate electronically via the Open system, promising a streamlined and efficient tendering process.

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Notice Title

AUDIO VISUAL EQUIPMENT FOR MEETING ROOMS

Notice Description

The provision of a range of audio-visual equipment for meeting rooms within the Civic Centre, Gateshead including their installation

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: An option to have any software or firmware updates completed ahead of the installation to avoid any delay to the installation completion date. The option to have additional audio-visual equipment and installations provided at various other Council or Council Partner sites across the Borough of Gateshead.

Renewal: If the framework is providing good value and quality throughout the initial 36 month period, then the option to extend for a further period of 12 months may be taken up.

Planning Information

The Council's Corporate Resources Service requires a Contractor for the provision of a range of audio-visual equipment for meeting rooms within the Civic Centre, Gateshead, which must include provision, installation, warranty and annual service and maintenance of equipment. As part of this process the Council is conducting a Market Engagement Exercise to establish the level of interest in this opportunity, to gather information, and improve our understanding of the market. To enable this, the Council will publish a market engagement Questionnaire via the OPEN portal on 10 November 2025 with a submission deadline of 12 noon 24 November 2025. As part of the market engagement process the Council will offer a limited amount of one to one sessions to meet Suppliers to discuss requirements and the procurement process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dde9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010135-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32321200 - Audio-visual equipment

32321300 - Audio-visual materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
8 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Apr 2026 - 9 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@gateshead.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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