This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Jul 2026 at 08:56

Tender

23 Mar 2026 at 15:37

Summary of the contracting process

The University of South Wales has completed the procurement process for the "Award of RF System Equipment" aimed at upgrading the RF system in the theatre control room at their Cardiff campus, serving the Faculty of Business and Creative Industries. The procurement process used an open method detailed as "below threshold - open competition" and concluded with the award being finalised on 3rd July 2026 to P.U.L Services Limited. The awarded contract, valued at approximately £36,897.79 gross, runs from 2nd to 31st July 2026, classified under the industry category of radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and related equipment.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies involved in supplying communication and telecommunication equipment, particularly those capable of providing specialised equipment for complex educational and event venues. Businesses well-suited to this tender would likely be small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in the procurement of goods for academic institutions or those with established systems integration capabilities. The project is particularly attractive to those aiming to establish or expand their operations within the educational sector, especially in regions like South Wales, where the University is seeking suppliers to help modernise and enhance its teaching and event facilities.

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Notice Title

Award of RF System Equipment

Notice Description

The University of South Wales has awarded a suppler for equipment to support the upgrade and replacement of the RF system within the theatre control room for the Faculty of Business and Creative Industries at the Cardiff campus.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0671ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062613-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£30,748 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 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
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

P.U.L SERVICES

Further Information

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