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Webcasting & Hybrid Meetings Solution (Council Chambers)

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

04 Jul 2023 at 00:00

Tender

06 Apr 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The North Ayrshire Council in the UK has issued a tender for a "Webcasting & Hybrid Meetings Solution (Council Chambers)" in Irvine. This procurement opportunity falls under the industry category of "General public services". The tender, initiated on 6th April 2023, is currently in the active stage with a value of £209,000. The deadline for tender submissions is 16th May 2023. The Council is seeking a supplier to provide an integrated audio-visual solution allowing hybrid meetings in the Council Chambers with live streaming capabilities.

This tender from North Ayrshire Council presents a significant opportunity for audio-visual technology suppliers and service providers experienced in delivering integrated solutions for public sector organisations. Businesses specialising in AV solutions, IT services, and equipment installations tailored for council chambers should consider bidding. The contract duration is 5 years with a possible extension of up to 24 months, offering long-term partnership potential and steady revenue for successful bidders. The selection criteria emphasise quality, price, technical expertise, and compliance with relevant management procedures and regulations.

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Notice Title

Webcasting & Hybrid Meetings Solution (Council Chambers)

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council are seeking a supplier to provide an integrated audio-visual solution within the Council Chambers of Cunninghame House, Irvine to allow hybrid meetings to take place with the option of live streaming of the proceedings to the internet.

Lot Information

Lot 1

North Ayrshire Council require an integrated solution to allow the Council Chambers to host wholly physical meetings (where microphones and display screens/arrays may be used) and hybrid meetings (where some participants may be in the Chambers and others participating remotely using the Microsoft Teams remote platform, with both physical and remote attendees able to see and hear each other). The proceedings of wholly physical and hybrid meetings must be capable of being live-streamed to the internet, as required, and a recording retained thereafter. The contract is to include: -Installation of AV solution and equipment required to deliver the above -An assessment of existing Council-owned equipment (microphones, cameras, display screens and speaker sound bars) to establish what is capable of being re-used and upgrade of existing equipment as may be required -Decommissioning of any equipment not capable of being re-used -Maintenance of system and ongoing support -Provision of staff training in use of the system The contract will be for a period of 5 years with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The contract will be let under North Ayrshire Council's Terms & Conditions for the Purchase of Goods and any related services (NACTC4).

Renewal: The contract will be for a period of 5 years with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000728269
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL482795
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

32320000 - Television and audio-visual equipment

32321200 - Audio-visual equipment

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£209,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
April 2030

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1294310000

Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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