Award

Video Archiving System

SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body has awarded a contract for the provision of a video archiving system under the title "Video Archiving System." This procurement falls within the goods industry category and was executed through an open procedure. It involves the supply of software, equipment, and system integration services. The procurement, located in Edinburgh, was initiated as part of the Scottish Parliament's efforts to enhance its broadcasting systems. The contract was awarded to Pi Comms, a small to medium-sized enterprise, on 5th February 2026, with the formal procurement stage marked completed on 1st May 2026. The value of the contract amounts to £180,000, serving the region marked by UKM75.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for firms supplying technology solutions, particularly those with expertise in software and systems integration for broadcasting and archiving. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the capacity to provide such specialised goods are well-positioned to thrive in similar contracts, as evidenced by Pi Comms' success. The open procedure and lack of options within the lot encourage fair competition, enabling various companies to participate and expand their market presence by securing significant public contracts within Scotland’s legislative sector.

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Notice Title

Video Archiving System

Notice Description

Contract Award for the provision of software, equipment and system integration services to provide a video archiving system to the Scottish Parliament.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract Award for the provision of software, equipment and system integration services to provide a video archiving system to the Scottish Parliament.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830958
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555074
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

32211000 - Broadcast production equipment

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20263 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH99 1SP
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

PI COMMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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