--- title: "Provision of AV Services 039-2019" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3b4db353-9dc6-4f58-a786-1d1ef01a6484" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3b4db353-9dc6-4f58-a786-1d1ef01a6484" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3b4db353-9dc6-4f58-a786-1d1ef01a6484.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3b4db353-9dc6-4f58-a786-1d1ef01a6484.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2019-03-26" --- # Provision of AV Services 039-2019 Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3b4db353-9dc6-4f58-a786-1d1ef01a6484 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3b4db353-9dc6-4f58-a786-1d1ef01a6484) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3b4db353-9dc6-4f58-a786-1d1ef01a6484.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Manchester City Council seeking a contractor for the provision of Audio-Visual Services at Manchester Central. The tender, titled "Provision of AV Services 039-2019," is categorised under services and involves a contract period of three years, commencing on 1st July 2019, and concluding on 30th June 2022. Interested parties should note that the submission deadline for this tender is 1st May 2019, with a contract value of £170,000. This procurement is being conducted through an open procedure, allowing a wide range of suppliers to apply. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in audio-visual services and equipment, particularly those focused on installation and management of AV systems. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete due to the requirements for both standard and bespoke client packages. The successful bidder will also be expected to invest in technology and provide free AV services for various events, thereby creating a solid foundation for ongoing business relationships with Manchester Central. ## Notice Manchester Central is currently looking for a Contractor to provide a range of Audio-Visual Services at Manchester Central. The Contract will be for a period of three (3) years from the commencement date of services. The successful bidder will be the sole supplier of: * Provision of AV services within Exchange Auditorium. The successful bidder will invoice Manchester Central directly for the provision of Exchange Auditorium AV services. The successful bidder will purchase the fixed auditorium AV equipment from Manchester Central upon commencement of the Contract and will be responsible for the management and upkeep of the equipment thereafter (as detailed in Appendix 6). At the end of the Contract, the successful bidder will offer Manchester Central the opportunity to acquire the fixed Exchange Auditorium equipment at market value. * Provision of AV services for basic Client packages at fixed rates, such basic packages will be included into the venue sale by Manchester Central (Appendix 2). The successful bidder will invoice Manchester Central directly for the provision of basic Client packages. * Provision of free AV services for a number of Manchester Central's events, including annual staff conferences, client sales visits and basic internal meetings, including use of any fixed equipment. The successful bidder will be Manchester Central's preferred supplier for: * Provision of AV services for bespoke Client packages, of which prices have been directly agreed with Manchester Central's Clients. The successful bidder will invoice Clients directly for bespoke packages. The successful bidder will make an investment of: * Minimum PS22,000, to be spent on fixed digital screens between 65" and 85" including installation, in the following eleven rooms. Exchange rooms 1 to 7, Central rooms 3 and 4, and Cobden rooms 1 and 2. Final specification to be agreed between Manchester Central and the successful bidder. This is a free of charge facility for clients to use and only increased client needs will become part of the revenue stream. Additional information: Please apply by registering via https://procontract.due-north.com ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cccef1c9-70bd-4fd7-9217-8803e5982dd1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Mar 2019 | | Submission deadline | 1 May 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £170,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | PETERSFIELD | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M2 3GX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Deansgate | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32321200 - Audio-visual equipment - 32321300 - Audio-visual materials ## Release History - 26 Mar 2019 at 09:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cccef1c9-70bd-4fd7-9217-8803e5982dd1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cccef1c9-70bd-4fd7-9217-8803e5982dd1 26th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com - https://www.manchestercentral.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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