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AVIT Software - Museum of Watford

WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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08 Jul 2026 at 14:21

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Watford Borough Council is inviting bids for the development of AVIT Software for the new Museum of Watford. This procurement process is at the tender stage with the title "AVIT Software - Museum of Watford." It falls within the industry category of software package and information systems and is based in Watford, UK. The tender period ends on 3rd August 2026 at 13:00 BST, with an enquiry period closing on 24th July 2026. The project's full scope includes concept design, production, testing, and installation with a contract period starting on 16th October 2026 and potentially extending through 15th October 2029, contingent on project delays.

This tender represents a unique opportunity for software development businesses, particularly those specialising in museum-exhibition services and content management software development, to showcase their expertise and expand their portfolios. With a gross project value of £336,000, companies that place a high emphasis on quality and competitive pricing, as indicated by the 70% quality and 30% price weighting in the award criteria, are positioned strongly to compete. Suitability considerations highlight opportunities for voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) to participate, thereby fostering inclusive business growth within the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AVIT Software - Museum of Watford

Notice Description

The purpose of this tender is to procure a museum software development specialist to provide full technical, creative and delivery requirements for producing all AVIT Software for the new Museum of Watford. The contractor's responsibilities span concept design, detailed design, production, testing, installation, and post-opening support. 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./D8764XW7N6 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/D8764XW7N6

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Up to a 12-month extension to be considered if required due to delays on base build or main fit-out.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c6a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064322-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72212783 - Content management software development services

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

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
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Oct 2026 - 15 Oct 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WATFORD BOROUGH 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
WATFORD
Postcode
WD17 3EX
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
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC
Local Authority
Watford
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Watford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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