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Award

14 Jul 2026 at 11:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by The University of Kent focused on the acquisition of audio-visual equipment and related services, including system design, consultancy, supplies, installation, and maintenance. This particular contract was awarded following a direct award procedure, and the process is now complete. The procurement fell under the industry category of 'Audio-visual equipment' and primarily concerned the delivery in the UKJ4 region. The framework from which this direct award was made is identified as AVI2007 NE. The contract, valued at £979,636, was signed with Roche Audio Visual on 1st July 2026, and the procurement stage has advanced to the 'award' phase. The University of Kent, located in Canterbury, served as the buying organisation and is classified as a body governed by public law within the education sector.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in audio-visual technologies. With a focus on comprehensive audio-visual solutions, businesses with expertise in consultancy, custom equipment design, and maintenance services could benefit from participating in similar tenders in the future. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like Roche Audio Visual, who are not discouraged by limited competitive procedures, are particularly well-suited to compete in direct award scenarios where there is an expectation for specialised knowledge and capability. The reliance on advanced audio-visual technology within educational institutions can present ongoing opportunities for businesses adept in this niche.

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Notice Title

Audio Visual: System Design/Consultancy, Supplies, Installation and Maintenance

Notice Description

Audio Visual: System Design/Consultancy, Supplies, Installation and Maintenance

Lot Information

Lot 1

Audio Visual: System Design/Consultancy, Supplies, Installation and Maintenance

Procurement Information

Direct Award from Audio Visual: System Design/Consultancy, Supplies, Installation and Maintenance Framework AVI2007 NE

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06caac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066134-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32321200 - Audio-visual equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£979,636 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT2 7NZ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Blean Forest
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROCHE AUDIO VISUAL

Further Information

Notice URLs

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