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# Broadcast Equipment and Integration Services

Buyer: NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0df81669-ba98-43a4-a6f0-8aef22143612

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## Summary

The North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium Limited is conducting a tender for "Broadcast Equipment and Integration Services", aimed at establishing a multi-provider Framework Agreement for various public sector bodies across England. This procurement process falls under the "goods" category and predominantly involves the supply of broadcasting equipment, including audio equipment, which will be utilised in diverse environments such as broadcasting and theatre. The tender was published on 18th March 2019, with a submission deadline set for 16th April 2019. The total estimated value of the contract is £67 million, and it is proceeding via an open procurement method, classified as above threshold.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the broadcasting and audio equipment sector, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to grow their portfolios. Companies specialising in audio equipment manufacturing, leasing, and integration services will find themselves well-placed to compete for the framework, as the agreement is intended for both existing and future members of the consortium, fostering an inclusive marketplace for interested suppliers across the UK.

## Notice

The NWUPC is seeking to establish a multi-provider Framework Agreement on behalf of the members of NWUPC, NEUPC, LUPC, SUPC, HEPCW, APUC and CPC for the provision of Broadcast Equipment and Integration Services. Lot 1 - Supply - Audio Equipment includes supply and delivery (excluding Integration), of a range of equipment, consumables and associated products including but is not limited to the following scope; Amplifiers, microphones, sound mixers, headphones, earphones, speakers, audio furniture (including custom made), cables and associated accessories. The scope will also include the provision for lease and hire of equipment (however these services will be on the Suppliers terms unless otherwise stated by a member institution). These products will be utilised in but not limited to the following areas; Broadcast, Theatre and Other Studio and Recording Environments for Television, Film, Radio, Theatre, Music and Associated Media Services Environments. This list is not exhaustive. The following organisations have committed to this procurement and intend to utilise the Framework Agreement as soon as possible after award: NWUPC https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members APUC http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members HEPCW http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/about-us-2/ LUPC https://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list NEUPC http://www.neupc.ac.uk/our-members SUPC https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members CPC https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/regions.php The Framework Agreement is open to the current and future Member Institutions & affiliated Public Sector Bodies including FE colleges and the UK Research and Innovation (https://www.ukri.org/) as defined by the above Consortia. In addition, at some point during the life of the Framework Agreement members of those organisations listed in section VI.3 Additional Information may access the Framework Agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb850098-55e4-4e72-b8ac-56c91d2e2cd3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £67,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £67,000,000 |
| 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 | NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 3HZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 13 |
| Supplier names | ABSOLUTE MUSIC; ACADEMIA; ATG DANMON; CANFORD AUDIO; CDEC; CREATIVE VIDEO PRODUCTIONS; GEARHOUSE BROADCAST; GV MULTI MEDIA; JIGSAW SYSTEMS; PROACTIVE; STUDIOCARE PROFESSIONAL AUDIO; THE DIGITAL GARAGE GROUP; WEX PHOTO VIDEO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32210000 - Broadcasting equipment
- 32320000 - Television and audio-visual equipment
- 32343100 - Audio-frequency amplifiers
- 32351300 - Audio equipment accessories

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2019 at 08:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb850098-55e4-4e72-b8ac-56c91d2e2cd3
- 18 Mar 2019 at 15:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e910867a-8a89-4317-b5f5-94dd932ea18b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb850098-55e4-4e72-b8ac-56c91d2e2cd3
  17th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e910867a-8a89-4317-b5f5-94dd932ea18b
  18th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nwupc/aspx/Home
  In-Tend NWUPC E-tendering Portal

## Notice URLs

- http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members
- http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/about-us-2/
- http://www.neupc.ac.uk/our-members
- https://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list
- https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members
- https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members
- https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/regions.php
- https://www.ukri.org/

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