Tender

Museum AV Software

IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

25 Feb 2026 at 14:18

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by Ipswich Borough Council for the provision of Audio Visual Software for Ipswich Museum. This current tender falls under the industry category of audio equipment accessories and repair and maintenance services. It is an open procedure and currently at the tender stage, with electronic submissions allowed via the Suffolk Sourcing portal. The deadline for tender submissions is 25th March 2026 at 11:00 am, with an enquiry period closing on 17th March 2026. The contract, once awarded, is expected to start on 6th April 2026 and could extend until 5th October 2027, with renewal options included.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in audio visual services, particularly those experienced in software provision and equipment maintenance within museum environments. With a contract value of £176,000, competitive small to medium enterprises capable of meeting both price and quality criteria stand a chance to grow their portfolio by partnering with a public organisation like Ipswich Borough Council. Businesses that focus on quality and competitive pricing, as per the tender's evaluation framework of 60% price and 40% quality, would be well-suited to compete for this opportunity, thus expanding their reach within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Museum AV Software

Notice Description

Ipswich Borough Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Audio Visual Software for the Ipswich Museum. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 25th March 2026 @ 11:00hrs. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is 17th March 2026 @ 14:00 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065c26
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016936-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

32351300 - Audio equipment accessories

50342000 - Repair and maintenance services of audio equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£176,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£176,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Apr 2026 - 5 Apr 2027 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
IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2DE
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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