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Avid Pro Tools | MTRX Studio

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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23 Jul 2026 at 13:45

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England, a sub-central government public authority located in Bristol, UK, has completed a procurement process for the acquisition of "Avid Pro Tools | MTRX Studio" under the goods category. The procurement was carried out through a direct method, below the threshold and without competition. The process, initiated as a tender and now in the award stage, saw the contract awarded to ACADEMIA LIMITED. The delivery region is UKK12, with the final contract being signed on 10th June 2026, covering the period from 11th June 2026 to 12th June 2026. The gross contract value is valued at GBP 26,388.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in sound equipment and audio-visual goods. Companies with expertise in delivering high-quality audio solutions can find growth potential by establishing strong relationships with educational institutions like the University of the West of England. Smaller enterprises, particularly those classified as SMEs, could be well-suited to compete in similar contracts, providing innovative solutions in audio equipment that align with the educational sector's demands and procurement methods such as direct awards and below-threshold contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Avid Pro Tools | MTRX Studio

Notice Description

ref: quote 342178. Avid Pro Tools | MTRX Studio

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d222
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069802-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32342410 - Sound equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,990 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
10 Jun 2026 - 12 Jun 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
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA

Further Information

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