Tender

SOL Sound and Visual System 2026

SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

08 Dec 2025 at 10:51

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is conducting an open procurement process named "SOL Sound and Visual System 2026," aimed at providing a comprehensive music and multimedia solution for funeral services. The tender falls under several industry categories, including television and audio-visual equipment, IT services, and funeral-related services. The process is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 14th January 2026. The services are to be delivered within the UKG32 region, and the procurement method allows for electronic submission via Atamis. The tender has a total estimated contract value of £120,000, commencing on 1st April 2026.

This procurement presents significant business opportunities for companies specialising in audio-visual systems, IT service providers adept in software development and streaming services, as well as those involved in funeral-related services. The open competition procurement method provides a level playing field, especially advantageous for SMEs and VCSEs, by eliminating restrictive conditions. The award criteria focus heavily on financial return and technical specifications, making expertise in these areas critical. As the contract may be extended up to 24 months based on performance, businesses with robust delivery and innovative service portfolios will be particularly well-suited to benefit and expand their service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SOL Sound and Visual System 2026

Notice Description

To provide an extensive, hosted music and multimedia solution for funeral services, allowing families to select and customise music and visual tributes through funeral directors, supported by suitable equipment, streaming with accessibility features, and seamless connectivity.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Length of extensions dependent on performance and requirements.

Renewal: Up to 24 months, no later than 31/03/2031.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f07a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080487-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

32320000 - Television and audio-visual equipment

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

98370000 - Funeral and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
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
SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOLIHULL
Postcode
B91 3QB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
TLG32 Solihull
Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
St Alphege
Westminster Constituency
Solihull West and Shirley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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