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Supply and Installation of Audio-Visual Equipment (ECAP)

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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22 Aug 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh, acting as the buying organisation, has completed the procurement process for the "Supply and Installation of Audio-Visual Equipment (ECAP)" project, under the education industry category in Edinburgh, UKM75. This procurement was conducted via an open procedure, focusing on goods, with the main procurement category involving audio-visual equipment for the refurbishment of the Edinburgh College of Art. The tendering process concluded with the awarding of the contract to GVAV Ltd, a supplier based in Dundee, with a total contract value of GBP 109,912.43. The contract was formalised and signed on 7th July 2025, marking the completion of this phase of the procurement process. Key documents related to this process have been categorised under 'awardNotice'.

This contract presents notable opportunities for businesses operating in the audio-visual sector, specifically those that can provide equipment and installation services. Companies that target educational institutions or have expertise in large-scale AV installations might find similar tenders to be fertile grounds for business growth. The contract with GVAV Ltd indicates that small to medium enterprises, especially those with a competitive edge in specialised AV services, could harness such opportunities. The open procedure used in this procurement suggests a transparent and inclusive bidding process, encouraging diverse business participation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and Installation of Audio-Visual Equipment (ECAP)

Notice Description

Purchase and installation of AV Equipment through Mini-Tender Competition from AV1018 AP, Supply and Installation of Audio-Visual Equipment & Associated Services framework

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of audio-visual equipment and installation services for phase 1 of the Edinburgh College of Art (ECA) refurbishment project via a mini-tender competition from APUC Framework; AV1018 AP, Supply and Installation of Audio-Visual Equipment & Associated Service (Lot 2).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000808008
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537559
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£109,912 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Steven Glynn
Contact Email
sglynn2@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502759

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GVAV

Further Information

Notice Documents

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