--- title: "SOL - Sound and Visual System 2025" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c9a2677d-ae00-409e-a15e-0410c84839af" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c9a2677d-ae00-409e-a15e-0410c84839af" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c9a2677d-ae00-409e-a15e-0410c84839af.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c9a2677d-ae00-409e-a15e-0410c84839af.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOLIHULL MBC (SOL)" published: "2024-11-07" --- # SOL - Sound and Visual System 2025 Buyer: SOLIHULL MBC (SOL) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c9a2677d-ae00-409e-a15e-0410c84839af [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c9a2677d-ae00-409e-a15e-0410c84839af) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c9a2677d-ae00-409e-a15e-0410c84839af.json) ## Summary Solihull MBC has initiated a tender for the "SOL - Sound and Visual System 2025" project, focusing on enhancing cremation services at its two crematoria in Solihull. The tender is categorised under "Cremation services" with additional classifications involving "Accessories for sound and video equipment" and "Installation services of video equipment." This open procedure tender is aimed at improving the music and visual tribute capabilities during services, which are vital to maintaining service quality and reducing reputational risks. The procurement stage is currently active, with the tender period ending on 6th December 2024 at 12:00 PM. The contract is set to commence on 1st February 2025 and will run until 31st January 2028. Businesses in the United Kingdom, especially those in the West Midlands region, are encouraged to participate. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in sound and visual equipment, particularly those providing installation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this opportunity particularly beneficial due to the procurement's open nature and suitability. By engaging in this procurement process, businesses can expand their client base, demonstrate their expertise in handling sensitive and critical service elements, and potentially secure a long-term contract. Participation is straightforward through the CSW-JETS e-procurement portal, offering a streamlined process for local suppliers to register interest, access tender documents, and submit proposals. ## Notice Solihull MBC provides approximately 3000 cremation services across it's 2 crematoria. Personalisation of the service held is of a very sensitive nature and of high importance to the bereaved families. A highly significant element of each service is the music that is played and increasingly the ability to provide webcasts for friends and family who are unable to attend in person and to provide visual tributes such as displaying photographs and visual tributes in the chapel at the time of the service. The performance of these element of the service are critical and there is a risk of both compensation claims and reputational damage should either element fail. Additional information: Please register via the Council's e-procurement system - CSW-JETS https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets CSW-JETS is a sub-regional e-tendering portal run by In-tend. Since February 2010, Coventry; Solihull; Warwickshire; Nuneaton and Bedworth; Rugby alongside other local district Councils have been working together as a shared procurement service. In conjunction with Solihull Community Housing, we have joined together to bring you a collaborative E-Tendering portal. CSW-JETS enables us to advertise our opportunities across all authorities through the same system. This means that there is a single point of contact for procurement in the sub-region so you only have to register once to receive notifications for all authorities. Registering on the portal will make it easier for local suppliers to find, respond to and be alerted to tender opportunities. Registration is free, and takes just a few minutes. When complete, you will be able to express interest in any of the Councils'/Authorities' opportunities when they are made available including this tender. In addition, we will be able to access your details whenever we have a requirement, and you may then be invited to tender or quote for work. Once you are registered and log in to the system you will be able to locate the tender opportunity, express interest and access the documentation. Delivery Notes Please register via the Council's e-procurement system - CSW-JETS https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets CSW-JETS is a sub-regional e-tendering portal run by In-tend. Since February 2010, Coventry; Solihull; Warwickshire; Nuneaton and Bedworth; Rugby alongside other local district Councils have been working together as a shared procurement service. In conjunction with Solihull Community Housing, we have joined together to bring you a collaborative E-Tendering portal. CSW-JETS enables us to advertise our opportunities across all authorities through the same system. This means that there is a single point of contact for procurement in the sub-region so you only have to register once to receive notifications for all authorities. Registering on the portal will make it easier for local suppliers to find, respond to and be alerted to tender opportunities. Registration is free, and takes just a few minutes. When complete, you will be able to express interest in any of the Councils'/Authorities' opportunities when they are made available including this tender. In addition, we will be able to access your details whenever we have a requirement, and you may then be invited to tender or quote for work. Once you are registered and log in to the system you will be able to locate the tender opportunity, express interest and access the documentation. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : N/A Funding Description N/A Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a38bdc6-0b6b-4c60-9bc0-80cb3f357777 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2028 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOLIHULL MBC (SOL) | | Locality | SOLIHULL | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B91 3QB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG32 Solihull | | Local authority | Solihull | | Electoral ward | St Alphege | | Westminster constituency | Solihull West and Shirley | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 51 - Installation services (except software) - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 32351000 - Accessories for sound and video equipment - 51314000 - Installation services of video equipment - 98371120 - Cremation services ## Release History - 7 Nov 2024 at 09:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a38bdc6-0b6b-4c60-9bc0-80cb3f357777 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a38bdc6-0b6b-4c60-9bc0-80cb3f357777 7th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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