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title: "Graduation Event - Sound and Lighting"
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# Graduation Event - Sound and Lighting

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0155393c-7681-4b3a-a1c3-cb5dd1b7e4c8

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth is seeking a supplier for Sound and Lighting Services for their upcoming Graduation Events through a competitive tender process. The tender, titled "Graduation Event - Sound and Lighting," falls under the services category, specifically focusing on lighting equipment and audio-visual services. The tender period ended on 21st February 2018, and the awarded contract, valued at £94,000, spans from 1st August 2018 to 1st October 2021. The services are intended for delivery within the South West region of the United Kingdom, and the procurement method applied here is an open procedure, which facilitates participation for various tenderers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in audio-visual equipment and event logistics, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in providing sound and lighting solutions, as well as those experienced in handling events at educational institutions, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in such contracts can not only enhance a company's portfolio but also enable growth through expanded networks and potential future collaborations with universities and similar entities.

## Notice

The University of Plymouth wish to appoint a provider of Sound and Lighting Services for the Graduation Events. The appointment will be by a process of competitive tender. For further information and full access to the documents please register on our tendering portal In-Tend (see link below) Link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/plymouthuni

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6aa19382-c808-4f84-a030-db34c7f8277b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 1 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £128,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £94,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NUB SOUND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps
- 32321200 - Audio-visual equipment
- 32342410 - Sound equipment

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2018 at 14:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6aa19382-c808-4f84-a030-db34c7f8277b
- 1 Feb 2018 at 10:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90d439e1-92fd-4fef-93d1-2182b63a1b66

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6aa19382-c808-4f84-a030-db34c7f8277b
  26th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90d439e1-92fd-4fef-93d1-2182b63a1b66
  1st February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/plymouthuni

## Provenance

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