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Legacy Broadcasting Infrastructure Equipment Replacement

SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body has awarded a contract for the replacement of legacy broadcasting infrastructure equipment to Pi Comms. This contract is part of the "Legacy Broadcasting Infrastructure Equipment Replacement" project. Located in Edinburgh, under the industry category of goods procurement, the project involves modernising the broadcasting systems within The Scottish Parliament. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure method, with the contract officially signed on 7th March 2025, valued at £55,000. The process has now reached the award and contract stage, highlighting its completion and readiness for execution.

This tender provides substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in technological infrastructure and broadcast systems integration. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Pi Comms were successfully engaged, suggesting that companies with expertise in replacing and upgrading broadcasting equipment, particularly those capable of dealing with legacy systems, could find growth opportunities here. The open procedure indicates accessibility for various businesses to compete, fostering a competitive environment that can drive innovation and sector advancement. Businesses capable of meeting such technological demands and engaging with public sector organisations stand to benefit significantly from such procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Legacy Broadcasting Infrastructure Equipment Replacement

Notice Description

Contract Award for the replacement of legacy broadcasting infrastructure equipment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract Award for the replacement of legacy broadcasting infrastructure equipment. The Scottish Parliament broadcast infrastructure was originally installed in 2003/4 when the building was constructed. Several projects over the years have upgraded systems to HD but some legacy equipment is still in use. The original equipment manufacturer has ceased trading and the parliament also wish to remove any legacy hardware no longer required. High-level objectives below: 1. Replace legacy reference distribution amplifiers (DAs). 2. Replace Chamber and Committee Video and Audio DAs and add additional cabling as detailed. 3. Remove redundant HD to SD convertors and re-cable as appropriate. Re-organise remaining card frames and remove any frames no longer required. 4. Add additional DA outputs to Jackfields for emergency bypass patching. 5. Remove redundant cabling no longer required as a part of this project. 6. Update all documentation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000831048
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555159
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

32210000 - Broadcasting equipment

32211000 - Broadcast production equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 20251 years 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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