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title: "The Hire of a Site Wide Public Address System"
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buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
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# The Hire of a Site Wide Public Address System

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e9c7dc4-830f-4537-89ba-74607f728a54

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Sunderland City Council, which has initiated a tender titled "The Hire of a Site Wide Public Address System". This project falls under the audio-visual equipment category and is located in the North East of England. The procurement stage is complete, with the tender having ended on 23 March 2018. The overall value of the contract is £35,000, with a contract period running from 16 April 2018 to 15 April 2020. The procurement method used was a selective procedure, highlighting a restricted approach to supplier engagement.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in audio-visual and event services. Businesses that can provide rental services for public address systems as well as installation and de-rigging support would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with Sunderland City Council could enhance visibility and potential growth as they regularly require such services for various council events.

## Notice

The hire of public address systems as well as all infrastructure. installation and de-rig to support a range of Council events

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9d1d81d-922a-4cb2-bedd-3f810523809f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 15 Apr 2018 - 15 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,251 |
| 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 | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR2 7DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Southwick |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | W E AUDIO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32321200 - Audio-visual equipment

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2018 at 09:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9d1d81d-922a-4cb2-bedd-3f810523809f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9d1d81d-922a-4cb2-bedd-3f810523809f
  11th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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