Award

KB Accessibility Upgrade - AV3169

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Award

13 Apr 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "KB Accessibility Upgrade - AV3169" was conducted by the University of Edinburgh. This contract, focusing on the provision of AV equipment for Kings Buildings, is categorised under the education sector and located in Edinburgh (UKM75). The procurement stage is 'Award', with the overall process marked as complete. The procurement method was an 'Open procedure', facilitating broad participation. Key dates include the contract signing on 12 March 2026, with a contract value totalling £65,282 GBP. The primary procurement category is goods, specifically concerning AV equipment and related services.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply and installation of audio-visual equipment. The open procedure encourages competition among both large and small enterprises, as evidenced by three electronic bids, including two from SMEs. Businesses providing AV solutions, especially those with prior experience in the education sector, would benefit from the elevated visibility and partnerships stemming from this contract with a prestigious institution like the University of Edinburgh. The awarded supplier, GVAV Limited, represents a large-scale business, highlighting the potential for significant contracts within this framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

KB Accessibility Upgrade - AV3169

Notice Description

AV Equipment for Kings Buildings

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-r6ebe6-0000829199
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553687
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
Large

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
£65,282 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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