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title: "Provision of AV Services for Northern Ireland Public Inquiries (Open Hearings)"
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# Provision of AV Services for Northern Ireland Public Inquiries (Open Hearings)

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-28b61824-034b-4fb5-a333-4250e3a768d7

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## Summary

The Crown Commercial Service, acting on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office, has completed the award phase of a selective procurement process for the title "Provision of AV Services for Northern Ireland Public Inquiries (Open Hearings)." This contract involves the provision of audio-visual services for the Shared Hearing Centres and other potential temporary venues in Northern Ireland. The total contract value is £5,000,000 and is set to run from 16 February 2026 to 15 February 2032. The procurement process utilised a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the tender period having ended on 12 December 2025. The industry category is classified under audio-visual equipment.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) interested in offering innovative audio-visual solutions. Companies specialising in technological support for public hearings or similar events will find this contract beneficial for enhancing their portfolios and gaining exposure in public sector projects. The inclusion of SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) as suitable candidates suggests a focus on promoting diverse participation, thereby offering growth opportunities for a wide range of businesses in the UK market. The awarded supplier for this procurement is PI COMMUNICATION LIMITED, showcasing the possibilities for enterprises within Northern Ireland and beyond to engage in substantial government-led projects.

## Notice

This requirement is to procure AV services for the Shared Hearing Centres and any other hearings which may take place outside of the Shared Hearing Centres in a temporary hearing venue.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d0cea93-5875-4290-810c-d4e4f7383f0a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,000,000 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PI COMMUNICATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32321200 - Audio-visual equipment

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2026 at 10:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d0cea93-5875-4290-810c-d4e4f7383f0a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d0cea93-5875-4290-810c-d4e4f7383f0a
  11th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f1d819a2-6728-423c-8257-24167c933899
  Redacted - Call-off Order Form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b818df6e-5207-4d77-be37-3473c64cf843
  Redacted - Joint Schedule 11 - Processing Data
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cd420cf7-e8ce-4274-bdca-0908ae5d54b3
  Redacted - Call-off Order Schedule 4 - Call-off Tender
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0b927f53-10cd-486c-8fec-8ae341e22445
  Redacted - Order Schedule 5 - Pricing Details
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0436be20-327d-470e-8b39-93cad446b9f1
  Redacted - Call-off Order Schedule 20 - Specification

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

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