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title: "Equipment for New Media Unit (NMU)"
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# Equipment for New Media Unit (NMU)

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-21341785-fece-4ba2-9dcb-06e9ac5234bb

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## Summary

The Cabinet Office has awarded a contract for the procurement of photography equipment for its New Media Unit (NMU), aimed at enhancing content creation for media channels. This project falls under the 'Hardware' industry category and is located in London, England with the postal code SW1A 2HQ. The contracting process followed a selective procurement method via call-off from a framework agreement. The process reached the award stage on 11 February 2026, after the tender period concluded on 1 January 2026. The contract commenced on 11 February 2026 and is set to conclude by 10 February 2027. The award was finalised on 23 February 2026 and is valued at £54,727.01.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in hardware supply, specifically in the photography equipment niche. The contract was awarded to Academia Limited, an SME known for its expertise in the field, demonstrating the potential for businesses with similar capabilities to excel in such procurement processes. Given the focus on hardware acquisition, companies that supply or manufacture relevant equipment could benefit from similar future opportunities, helping increase their market share and build relationships with notable government entities like the Cabinet Office.

## Notice

Photography equipment for NMU to create content for media channels

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b468664-9135-4025-8151-521afb9115ee |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 Feb 2026 - 10 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £54,727 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,727 |
| 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 | CABINET OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACADEMIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44316400 - Hardware

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2026 at 09:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b468664-9135-4025-8151-521afb9115ee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b468664-9135-4025-8151-521afb9115ee
  23rd February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f69b9220-18ff-4521-8bba-3e268931767c
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/f912b295-d03b-441e-a643-939230469cf0

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