Tender

Provision of RF and PA System Equipment

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES

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Tender

23 Mar 2026 at 15:37

Summary of the contracting process

The University of South Wales is initiating a tender process to procure equipment for upgrading RF and PA systems within the theatre control room at its Cardiff campus. This contract is focused on modernising facilities utilised for teaching drama and event-related courses as well as hosting various events. The procurement is in the Tender stage under an open competition process, with a tender end date set for 13 April 2026, at 12:00 pm. Interested parties should take note of the submission method and electronic submission details provided via the specified platform link. The industry category involved is Radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and related equipment, situated in the UK, specifically regions UKL15 and UKL22. The procurement falls under goods with a total estimated contract value of £60,000.

This tender presents a substantial business opportunity for enterprises specialising in communication and telecommunication equipment, particularly those adept at providing RF and PA systems compatible with existing designs. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate as the competition is below the procurement threshold, with evaluations focusing on quality/social value and price criteria. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions that align with the University’s needs can leverage this tender to enhance their market presence and develop partnerships within the education and events sector. The awarded contract is expected to commence on 1 June 2026 and conclude on 31 May 2027, offering a year-long involvement in a significant educational infrastructure enhancement project.

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Notice Title

Provision of RF and PA System Equipment

Notice Description

The University of South Wales is seeking to procure equipment to support the upgrade and replacement of the RF and PA systems within the theatre control room for the Faculty of Business and Creative Industries at the Cardiff campus. This investment forms part of a broader plan to modernise the control room facilities and the associated vocal public address (PA) system, with a view to future enhancements to the main theatre sound system. The theatre space is used extensively as a teaching and learning environment for students across drama and event-related courses, and it also supports a wide range of in-house and external events. The appointed supplier will be required to provide the equipment specified. Installation works will be carried out by the University's in-house technical team, and all supplied equipment must be compatible with the proposed system design and suitable for integration into the upgraded control room environment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0671ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026383-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 1DL
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL15 Central Valleys, TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Treforest
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

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