Tender

Barbican Immersive AVHW Supply (Hire) and Integration

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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Tender

19 Nov 2025 at 16:17

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Barbican Immersive AVHW Supply (Hire) and Integration" is being conducted by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London. This tender involves the supply and integration of audio-visual hardware (AVHW) for a solo exhibition by Liam Young at the Barbican, located in the City of London, UK. The tender, currently in the active stage, falls under the goods industry category with a focus on audio-visual equipment. Interested parties need to submit their tenders by 3rd December 2025, with an enquiry period ending on 27th November 2025. The procurement method is open competition, specifically under the "Below threshold" category.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for suppliers of audio-visual equipment, particularly those specialising in LED displays, large-scale projection, and professional sound systems. Companies experienced in seamless integration and providing user-friendly show control systems will find this contract suitable, especially given the focus on enabling non-technical staff to manage the exhibition's audio-visual elements effectively. The contract commences on 24th December 2025 and runs through to 7th September 2026, providing ample time for suppliers to establish a robust presence and potentially secure future contracts within the public authority sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Barbican Immersive AVHW Supply (Hire) and Integration

Notice Description

The Barbican Immersive team requires an audio-visual hardware (AVHW) supplier and integrator. The scope of works includes AVHW equipment hire, physical installation and programming for a solo exhibition of film work by Liam Young. The exhibition incorporates LED Wall, large scale projection, professional display monitors and a sophisticated audio system to deliver the exhibition soundscape. The supplier will also provide a show control system that will be simple to operate for Barbican in house staff to use throughout the show-run - the intention is for a non-technical member of staff to be able to pause/start and mute the experience at will. The show control will also have a timer function to turn the exhibition on/off in sync with the opening hours of the exhibition.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e4c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075387-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£192,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£192,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Dec 2025 - 7 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
michael.gotthjalpsen@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
020 7606 3030

Buyer Location

Locality
CITY OF LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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