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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh, located in Edinburgh, conducted an open procurement process titled "AV3169 - KB Accessibility Upgrade," focusing on the supply and installation of AV equipment at Kings Buildings. The industry category for this contract falls under Education, and the procurement method used was an open procedure. This process, now complete, involved a direct award via the AV1018 AP framework for audio-visual equipment and associated services. The contract was signed on 7th January 2026, and the project was delivered to George Square, UoE. The contracting stage is marked as 'Award' with the contract status currently 'active.' The contract was valued at £65,282 GBP.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in AV equipment and installation services to showcase their capabilities and expand their clientele within the higher education sector. Companies like GVAV Limited, an SME, were successfully able to secure this award, highlighting the potential for small to medium-sized enterprises to thrive in public sector contracts. Businesses that provide quality audio-visual solutions and have experience in working with educational institutions would find this tender particularly advantageous for increasing their market presence and enhancing their service offerings.

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Notice Title

AV3169 - KB Accessibility Upgrade

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000834266
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557637
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
£65,282 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20265 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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