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title: "Replacement of Council Chamber Audio and Visual Equipment"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# Replacement of Council Chamber Audio and Visual Equipment

Buyer: GATESHEAD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d37aa3e-d9fb-414d-b0b1-df29711f4565

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## Summary

Gateshead Council is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Replacement of Council Chamber Audio and Visual Equipment". This project falls under the industry category of hardware consultancy services (CPV code 72100000) and is located in Gateshead, England (postal code NE8 1HH). An early engagement notice was published on 26 November 2024, with the engagement end date set for 17 December 2024. The aim is to modernise the IT and audiovisual equipment in the Civic Centre's Council Chamber to support the Council's legislative and constitutional meetings effectively.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in IT and audiovisual solutions, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to the suitability criteria. By participating in this market engagement, businesses can potentially secure a significant contract with Gateshead Council, enhancing their portfolio and growth prospects. Companies can register on the Open Portal to access more details about this opportunity and initiate engagement with the procurement process.

## Notice

Gateshead Council is in the process modernising the IT and Audiovisual (AV) equipment in the Civic Centre's Council Chamber. The Civic Centre's Council Chamber is an essential resource for the Council to hold its meetings of the Full Council which are required under legislation and the Council's Constitution and are fundamental to the Council's democratic decision-making. Suppliers will need to register on the Open Portal to view this market engagement opportunity https://www.nepo.org/open.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/663d8d4b-6cd3-470a-8857-e51bd2b4c257 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GATESHEAD COUNCIL |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72100000 - Hardware consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2024 at 13:35 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/663d8d4b-6cd3-470a-8857-e51bd2b4c257

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/663d8d4b-6cd3-470a-8857-e51bd2b4c257
  26th November 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.nepo.org/open

## Provenance

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