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RH012 - The Auxiliary - Audio Visual Equipment

MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

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19 Jun 2026 at 12:44

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Middlesbrough Council has completed a procurement process for audio-visual equipment entitled "RH012 - The Auxiliary - Audio Visual Equipment". The undertaking was in partnership with The Auxiliary, aiming to procure specialist AV equipment for a new venue located in the UKC12 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and related equipment. The process, which was below threshold and specified under legal basis 2023/54 of UK legislation, reached the award stage with a contract signed on 11th May 2026 and completed by 30th May 2026. The awarded supplier was Simply Sound Limited, and the contract had a gross value of £54,467.69.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for companies involved in the supply of audio-visual and related telecommunications equipment. Specialist suppliers of such AV equipment would find this procurement process particularly appealing due to the niche nature and the specified requirement under time constraints. SMEs, similar to Simply Sound Limited, which is recognised for its expertise in this sector, could gain a competitive edge by capitalising on future opportunities as Middlesbrough Council continues projects requiring specialised equipment. Collaborating with public authorities on projects like this can enhance business growth and visibility within the market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RH012 - The Auxiliary - Audio Visual Equipment

Notice Description

The CDF funding agreement between Middlesbrough Council and The Auxiliary specifies that the Council should pay out project costs direct to contractors / suppliers and states that the Council will project manage and commission any improvements or goods directly. As such, in partnership with The Auxiliary, the Council has been working on the procurement of AV equipment for the new venue, to realise the benefits. As part of this procurement exercise, Simply Sound and Lighting were identified as a supplier of the AV equipment. There are limited suppliers of the specialist equipment and also time constraints on expending this grant funding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b921
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058086-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,389 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 30 May 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 9FT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIMPLY SOUND

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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