Award

40 George Square LT Upgrades

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "40 George Square LT Upgrades" was conducted by the University of Edinburgh, focusing on the supply and installation of audio-visual equipment at George Square, Edinburgh. This tender falls under the education industry category and the procurement stage has been completed with the award made to GVAV Limited. The procurement followed an open procedure, allowing for wide participation. Key dates include the signing of the contract on 7th January 2026, with the contracting process reaching completion by 21st May 2026. The procurement was valued at £54,144.75 and the delivery location was specified as George Square, UoE, Edinburgh.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in audio-visual equipment and related services. Due to its open procedure nature, companies of varying sizes, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), were encouraged to participate, evidenced by the participation of three SMEs among the bidders. Firms looking to grow in the educational sector could benefit from similar future contracts, especially those that can offer specialised AV equipment, warranty, and installation services. Businesses with established frameworks for direct award exercises stand well-suited to compete in such tenders.

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Notice Title

40 George Square LT Upgrades

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000832626
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556353
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
£54,144 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20264 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
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

GVAV

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