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30 Jul 2026 at 11:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the London Borough of Havering involved a contract titled "Hybrid Meeting Room - Phase 2", focusing on the installation services of AV equipment. This project aimed to convert existing meeting rooms into hybrid spaces that accommodate both in-person and remote attendance. Classified under the CPV category of installation services for audio-visual equipment, the procurement process was conducted using a limited method, specifically a direct award without prior publication. The contract was finalised on 13 July 2026, valued at £78,000, with INSIGHT DIRECT (UK) LTD as the supplier. The project was intended for multiple UK regions, including UKC, UKD, UKE among others. The procurement stage is complete, with the award being active as of the most recent update.

This tender represents significant growth potential for businesses specialised in AV equipment installation and related services. Firms with expertise in creating hybrid meeting environments could find opportunities within the public sector to expand their offerings. While this specific contract has been awarded, organisations in related fields should prepare to engage in similar procurement projects which may be advertised by regional authorities like the London Borough of Havering or elsewhere in the UK. Opportunities particularly exist for large businesses with the capacity to meet regional authority requirements in a competitive and efficient manner.

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Notice Title

Hybrid Meeting Room - Phase 2

Notice Description

Supply and install Audio Visual (AV) equipment to enable the conversion of current meeting rooms to hybrid meeting rooms supporting in person and remote attendance.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award via CCS Network Services 3 RM6116

Procurement Information

Permitted Direct Award via NS3

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d785
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072147-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

32321200 - Audio-visual equipment

51310000 - Installation services of radio, television, sound and video equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£78,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20263 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ROMFORD
Postcode
RM1 4GR
Post Town
Romford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Havering
Electoral Ward
Marshalls & Rise Park
Westminster Constituency
Romford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

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