Tender

Museum of Watford AV Software Development Tender

WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

31 Mar 2026 at 13:36

Summary of the contracting process

Watford Borough Council is inviting bids for the "Museum of Watford AV Software Development Tender", focused on developing and installing AV software and productions for the museum. This public procurement falls under the software package and information systems category. The tender is at the active procurement stage with a competitive flexible procedure that includes multiple stages, from initial participation to contract award. Situated in Watford, United Kingdom, the process will culminate with contract developments to be carried out in a timeframe extending from October 2026 to October 2031. Interested contractors must express interest by 24th April 2026, with enquiries to be completed by 17th April 2026, and contracts expected to be awarded by 17th September 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for software developers, particularly those specialising in AV software and film production. The project requires the development and integration of immersive audio-visual content and interactive touchscreen interfaces that highlight Watford's history and diversity. The procurement method's emphasis on experience, technical expertise, methodology, and value engineering makes it an attractive prospect for SMEs. Companies with a track record in delivering industry-specific software solutions and configuration management services are well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

Museum of Watford AV Software Development Tender

Notice Description

The procurement procedure being applied to the Contract is a "competitive flexible" procedure under section 20(2) of the Act. 2.1This opportunity is for a specialist software developer contractor to provide the key service of creating, supplying and installing the new Museum of Watford AVIT Software Production. Development of audio-visual software and production of film for museum AV hardware to allow: Production and installation of immersive projection and soundscape showing the development of Watford through time. Installation of existing films into touchscreen menu interface. Production of 1no. film and install of up tp 10no. films showcasing the diversity of Watford For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Watford:-Software-package-and-information-systems./63G4R43P87 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/63G4R43P87

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067963
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029771-2026
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48982000 - Configuration management software package

98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Oct 2026 - 5 Oct 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WATFORD
Postcode
WD19 5AW
Post Town
Watford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Three Rivers
Electoral Ward
Carpenders Park
Westminster Constituency
South West Hertfordshire

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