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Award of Emma Caldwell Public Inquiry - AV Services

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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20 May 2026 at 09:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, based in Glasgow, has completed the award stage of a public procurement process titled "Award of Emma Caldwell Public Inquiry - AV Services." This tender falls under the services category, specifically related to radio, television, communication, and telecommunication equipment. Situated in Glasgow, the contract involves the design, purchase, installation, operation, ongoing technical support, and deconstruction of audio-visual services for the Emma Caldwell Public Inquiry. The award was finalised on 20th May 2026, with Northstar Media Limited appointed as the supplier. The contract is initially set from 28th April 2026 to 31st December 2030, with a possibility for extension not exceeding 23rd October 2035.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in AV services and related equipment. Companies with expertise in technological integration, installation, and support services would be particularly well-suited to engage in similar government-led projects. The procurement underscores the need for reliable and innovative audio-visual solutions, aligning with the requirements of public inquiries and ensuring seamless operations during the inquiry period. Businesses looking to expand their portfolios in public sector contracts may find the precedence of this award useful for future procurement opportunities within the governmental framework.

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Notice Title

Award of Emma Caldwell Public Inquiry - AV Services

Notice Description

Scottish Ministers, acting through the Emma Caldwell Public inquiry has a requirement for the Design, Purchase, Installation, Operation & On-going Technical Support, and Deconstruction of Audio Visual Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000824278
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556188
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Additional Buyers

FIFE COUNCIL

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

SCOTTISH BORDERS HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD

SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 9DB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Perth and Kinross
Electoral Ward
Perth City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Perth and Kinross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

BIDWELLS

DTN EUROPE

MAN TRUCK & BUS

MIDBURN JOINERY

NORTHSTAR MEDIA

PERTH RADIO TAXIS

QUO IMUS LIMITED (TRADING AS QI CONSULTING

THE ENERGY LANDSCAPE

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