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AV Equipment for 40 George Square AV3170

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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13 Apr 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is the contracting authority for the procurement process titled "AV Equipment for 40 George Square AV3170," classified within the Education industry category. This procurement process is located in Edinburgh (Region: UKM75) and focuses on the supply and installation of audio-visual equipment and associated services. The procurement stage is marked as complete, with the contract having been signed on 12th March 2026. The process utilised an open procedure, and the main procurement category is goods.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in audio-visual equipment, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as evidenced by three out of four bids being from SMEs. Businesses with expertise in providing AV equipment, warranty, and installation services would be particularly well-suited to compete, given the specifics of the contract awarded to Pure Audio Visual Limited. The procurement method, through a direct award under framework AV1018 AP, underscores the potential for future engagements in similar frameworks. Such contracts can enhance business profiles and open avenues for further collaborations with prominent institutions like the University of Edinburgh.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AV Equipment for 40 George Square AV3170

Notice Description

AV Equipment for George Square

Lot Information

Lot 1

AV equipment, warranty and installation services for George Square Direct Award via Desktop Exercise on AV1018 AP, The Supply and Installation of Audio-Visual Equipment & Associated Services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000829181
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553683
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
£91,402 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20261 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

PURE AUDIO VISUAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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