Planning

Audio-Visual Supply & Installation - South Downs Centre, Midhurst

SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY

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Planning

24 Mar 2026 at 14:51

Summary of the contracting process

The South Downs National Park Authority, a sub-central government public authority, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process concerning the 'Audio-Visual Supply & Installation' project at the South Downs Centre and Memorial Hall in Midhurst, United Kingdom. This initiative aims to engage the market prior to inviting tenders for the supply, installation, and configuration of AV systems across its meeting rooms. The procurement stage is focused on market engagement at present, with a deadline set for the submission of questionnaires by 15 April 2026, making it a timely opportunity for relevant businesses to prepare their propositions. The procurement category for this project is services, primarily involving audio-visual equipment and installation services, underlining its specific industry focus.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in audio-visual equipment and installation services to expand their footprint in the public sector. As the requirements cater to both the supply and installation of AV systems, companies with expertise in delivering comprehensive AV solutions will find this tender particularly attractive. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will have the opportunity to demonstrate their capabilities in this market engagement phase, potentially leading to further business growth. The project's location in the South East of England, a region known for its dynamic business environment, offers an excellent opportunity to establish a strong presence within the heritage-rich locale of the South Downs Centre.

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Notice Title

Audio-Visual Supply & Installation - South Downs Centre, Midhurst

Notice Description

The South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) is conducting preliminary market engagement to inform the development of a future potential procurement exercise for the supply, installation, and configuration of Audio-Visual (AV) systems across meeting rooms at the South Downs Centre and Memorial Hall site in Midhurst. The South Downs Centre in Midhurst serves as the headquarters of the South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA), the Centre is a Grade II listed heritage asset. The site includes the adjacent Memorial Hall, which is also Grade II listed.

Planning Information

The SDNPA is seeking assistance in conducting a thorough market engagement. This analysis will inform the development of any tender documents, ensuring they are tailored to attract qualified service providers who can effectively meet the specific requirements. Please find further information and PME documents including the background document and questionnaire via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/southdowns/aspx/Home Please complete and return the PME questionnaire via email to tenders@southdowns.gov.uk The deadline for responses is 12 noon Wednesday 15 April 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0672eb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026894-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

32321200 - Audio-visual equipment

51313000 - Installation services of sound equipment

51314000 - Installation services of video equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDHURST
Postcode
GU29 9DH
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Midhurst
Westminster Constituency
Arundel and South Downs

Further Information

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