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R075 - The Auxiliary - Audio Visual Equipment

MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

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08 Dec 2025 at 14:04

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Middlesbrough Council, acting as the buyer, successfully awarded a contract titled "R075 - The Auxiliary - Audio Visual Equipment." This procurement process falls under the industry category of goods, specifically focusing on electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables, as well as radio, television, communication, and telecommunication equipment. The tender was concentrated in the UKC12 region of the United Kingdom, with the procurement stage reaching completion. Key dates in this process include the start and end of the contract period, from 1st December to 31st December 2025, with the contract being signed on the 1st of December 2025. This procurement was conducted through a direct method, opting for a below threshold approach without competition, leveraging a Black Friday discount to ensure economic advantage.

This tender provides a unique opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in audiovisual equipment to engage with public sector buyers. Notably, A V Parts Master Limited, identified as the supplier, demonstrates how SMEs can stand out by offering competitive pricing and high-quality specialist equipment. Businesses that focus on providing electrical machinery and communication equipment could find substantial growth opportunities in similar procurement settings, especially when offering time-sensitive discounts that present value for money. This case exemplifies the potential for SMEs to capture niche markets within the public procurement domain through strategic pricing and supply chain efficiencies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

R075 - The Auxiliary - Audio Visual Equipment

Notice Description

As part of this procurement exercise, AV Partsmaster were identified as a potential supplier of the specialist AV equipment and on 'Black Friday' on 28th November 2025, they were offering a significant discount for AV equipment required by The Auxiliary - the price for a projector and associated equipment was reduced by approximately PS15,000. it is economically advantageous to purchase the equipment through AV Partsmaster, securing best value through the Black Friday sale.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f0d5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080632-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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

CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,136 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@middlesbrough.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 9FT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

A V PARTS MASTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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