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CSP25728 - AV Support

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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03 Feb 2026 at 09:06

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, a central government authority, has completed a procurement process titled "CSP25728 - AV Support" in the audio-visual equipment category. The procurement, facilitated by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, was conducted through a limited competition method, falling below the statutory threshold. Located in Swindon, the procurement relates to providing AV support for an event, with the contract awarded to Remote Audio Visual Ltd from Bury. The award was active as of 3rd February 2026, with the contract period scheduled from 23rd to 27th March 2026. The total contract value is £11,645, exclusive of VAT.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in audio-visual services or related goods, such as equipment supply and event support. Companies with capabilities in providing quality AV solutions, who focus on delivering goods within specified timeframes, will find this type of procurement appealing. The procurement method indicates a preference for niche suppliers who offer specialised services, providing an edge for businesses ready to meet such specific requirements and potentially foster lasting relationships with central government entities.

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Notice Title

CSP25728 - AV Support

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UK Research & Innovation require AV support for an upcoming event.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0614ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009256-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,645 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 27 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REMOTE AUDIO VISUAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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