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002781 BL Corporate & Cultural Events - Portable Professional Sound System Purchase

BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD

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17 Mar 2026 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

The British Library Board, a central government public authority, has completed a procurement process for a portable professional sound system to accommodate various event formats at their London-based venues, including the Entrance Hall, Upper Gallery, and King's Library Gallery. The tender titled "002781 BL Corporate & Cultural Events - Portable Professional Sound System Purchase" was conducted using a limited procurement method due to the below-threshold competition criteria. The contract was awarded on 17th March 2026, with the procurement process formally commencing on 25th February 2026 and concluding on 18th March 2026.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses offering sound equipment, specifically those targeting public authority and event management sectors. Unique Media Ltd, an SME located in London, successfully secured the contract valued at £41,995.08 GBP, signifying potential for small and medium enterprises to engage in similar ventures that require delivering high-quality sound systems for corporate and cultural events. SMEs keen to expand their portfolio in public contracts and event services could benefit from exploring partnerships or listings within similar procurement circles.

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Notice Title

002781 BL Corporate & Cultural Events - Portable Professional Sound System Purchase

Notice Description

Purchase of a new Sound System (including PA) to support a wide range of event formats, from small talks to medium-scale exhibition openings and high-profile stakeholder PV receptions in spaces such as the Entrance Hall , Upper Gallery and King's Library Gallery.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066c44
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024070-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32342410 - Sound equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,995 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2026 - 18 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
BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 2DB
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
St Pancras & Somers Town
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIQUE MEDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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