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title: "A Block AV Procurement"
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buyer: "SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# A Block AV Procurement

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d9dea545-9014-41a7-965a-e2d4d1e8c514

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## Summary

Somerset County Council has recently completed a tender process for the "A Block AV Procurement," aimed at upgrading the audio-visual requirements of its newly refurbished County Hall in Taunton, South West England. The procurement, conducted via an open procedure for goods under the CPV code for audio-visual equipment, had a value of £52,000. The tender period concluded on 13 February 2020, with the contract now set to run from 10 June to 10 July 2020. This procurement process is part of a significant refurbishment effort for the grade II listed building.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in audio-visual equipment and installation services to engage with a public sector project. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract, given the emphasis on inclusivity and support for local suppliers in public procurement. Companies equipped to offer innovative and high-quality AV solutions could leverage this opportunity to establish or expand their footprint within the public sector, potentially leading to further contracts in related refurbishment and design projects.

## Notice

The head office (County Hall) for Somerset County Council is currently undergoing a major refurbishment and upgrade to its flagship office building. "A Block" is the original council building with grade II listed status. All rooms and floors are being updated, refurbished and re-designed. This tender is for the audio-visual requirements contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/814eadac-58f1-4082-89f0-78ac2ed4bab4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 9 Jun 2020 - 10 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £52,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £52,000 |
| 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 | SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | XMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 32321200 - Audio-visual equipment
- 38652100 - Projectors

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2020 at 14:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/814eadac-58f1-4082-89f0-78ac2ed4bab4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/814eadac-58f1-4082-89f0-78ac2ed4bab4
  23rd June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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