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title: "SOFT MARKET TESTING: Audio Visual (AV) Equipment - Council Chamber Melton Borough Council"
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# SOFT MARKET TESTING: Audio Visual (AV) Equipment - Council Chamber Melton Borough Council

Buyer: MELTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8890651a-3fa9-43cc-9c12-f214a7fe50d7

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## Summary

The Melton Borough Council is currently engaging in a soft market testing process for Audio Visual (AV) Equipment intended for council chamber use. This procurement falls under the installation services of communications equipment category, with a focus on microphones and loudspeakers. Located in Melton Mowbray, England, the deadline for submissions is set for 12:00 noon on 4th September 2020. Interested suppliers can find further details through the market engagement notice and tender notice documents available online.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in audio-visual technology and installation services. Companies that can offer innovative solutions for AV equipment delivery in formal council meetings will find this process aligns well with their expertise. By participating in this soft market testing, businesses can position themselves for future contracts with the Melton Borough Council, enhancing their growth potential in the public sector.

## Notice

This is not an invitation to tender process, and consists of a soft market testing questionnaire. The Council would like to hear from providers of Audio Visual Equipment for use in formal Council committee meetings. The Council is open to how this new provision could be delivered. The deadline for responses is 12:00 noon on 4th September 2020, (late submissions will not be accepted). Please note that all responses are to be submitted as a response on ProContract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4b7bbf8-449c-4174-a4d2-20efc880d02c |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 4 Sep 2020 |
| 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 | MELTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | MELTON MOWBRAY |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE13 1GH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Melton |
| Electoral ward | Melton Warwick |
| Westminster constituency | Melton and Syston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 32321200 - Audio-visual equipment
- 32340000 - Microphones and loudspeakers
- 51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2020 at 12:25 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4b7bbf8-449c-4174-a4d2-20efc880d02c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4b7bbf8-449c-4174-a4d2-20efc880d02c
  13th August 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4f7fcc0b-5edd-ea11-8104-005056b64545
  ProContract Link

## Notice URLs

- http://www.melton.gov.uk/council_and_democracy/selling_to_the_council.aspx

## Provenance

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