Tender

TMBC Hybrid room audio visual solution

TONBRIDGE AND MALLING BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

20 May 2026 at 16:22

Summary of the contracting process

Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council has initiated an open procurement process to acquire a hybrid room audio-visual solution, including a maintenance package for the new system. The procurement is focused on the category of radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and related equipment, with the main location being West Malling, United Kingdom. The tender, which has been active since 20th May 2026, involves critical deadlines such as the submission of completed tenders by 26th June 2026. The process entertains a comprehensive timeline with evaluations and demonstrations taking place in June and July 2026, leading to the appointment of a contractor in mid-July. The contract period is set to commence on 1st September 2026 and conclude by 31st August 2031.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in audio-visual solutions, particularly those providing goods related to communication equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises are specifically encouraged to apply, indicating a potentially more inclusive and competitive standing. With an estimated contract value of £156,000 GBP, firms possessing expertise in AV installations and maintenance would find this procurement beneficial for business growth, allowing them to showcase their capabilities while establishing or enhancing their presence within local government infrastructure. The open method ensures transparent competition among businesses, providing ample opportunity for diverse firms to participate and potentially secure a governmental contract.

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Notice Title

TMBC Hybrid room audio visual solution

Notice Description

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council is looking to procure audio-visual (AV) equipment along with a maintenance package to support the new system. Indicative Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: 20th May 2026 Contractor site visit to Council offices: 9.30am to 2.00pm Friday 5th June Deadline for clarifications: 12:00pm 19th June 2026 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm 26th June 2026 Evaluation: w/c 29th June 2026 Demonstration: w/c 6th July 2026 Appointment of contractor: w/c 13th July 2026 For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-West-Malling:-Radio%2C-television%2C-communication%2C-telecommunication-and-related-equipment./7SREH75YY7 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/7SREH75YY7

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069e26
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046675-2026
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, VCSE
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

32340000 - Microphones and loudspeakers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£156,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£156,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 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
TONBRIDGE AND MALLING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING
Postcode
ME19 4LZ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ46 West Kent

Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

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