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title: "(NU/1670) Provision of Audio Visual Equipment in Armstrong Building"
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# (NU/1670) Provision of Audio Visual Equipment in Armstrong Building

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f1ab2a4c-931e-4e8c-bb26-147815267b8b

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## Summary

The procurement process is for the provision of audio-visual equipment at Newcastle University, particularly within the historically significant Armstrong Building. This tender, identified as (NU/1670), falls under the goods category and is associated with the CPV classification of audio-visual equipment. The tender period ended on 24 May 2021, and the contract was awarded on 14 June 2021, with a total value of £130,000. The successful supplier, Universal AV Services Ltd, is responsible for delivering the contract from 15 June to 26 July 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in audio-visual systems and services, particularly those on the approved supplier list for the AVI2005NE framework. Companies experienced in the installation and maintenance of audio-visual equipment would be particularly well-suited to engage with this procurement, enabling them to expand their market presence within the educational sector in the North East of England.

## Notice

The Armstrong Building is the oldest building on Newcastle University's campus and is the site of the original Armstrong College, intrinsically linked to the formation of the University. The building was designed by Robert J Johnson, F W Rich and W H Knowles and construction took place in three phases between 1887 and 1906. The building was officially opened by King Edward VII on 11th July 1906 and is now Grade II Listed. Over several years of redevelopment, the Grade II listed building was restored to reflect its iconic status on campus. High quality teaching rooms, social learning facilities and staff accommodation have been created and a new suite of reception rooms will establish the Armstrong Building as the ceremonial home of the University As part of the University's ongoing commitment to provide high quality learning and teaching facilities spaces are refurbished and upgraded on a cyclic basis. As part of a current refurbishment project there is a requirement for new audio-visual equipment to be provisioned and installed in the following spaces: - * Armstrong Seminar Rooms 1.03, 1.04, 1.05, 3.39 & 3.41 * Armstrong Teaching Room 1.06 * Armstrong 2.16 Lecture Theatre * Armstrong 2.98 Lecture Theatre Full information can be found in the Invitation to Tender documentation. This opportunity was only made available to the suppliers appointed to LOT 1b (Small Lot) - North East of England of the Audio Visual: Supplies, System Design, Installation and Maintenance (AVI2005NE) framework who have confirmed they will tender for work at Newcastle University. The terms and conditions of this framework agreement shall apply to any award made from this procurement process

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9449a8e-3966-47da-a086-8cb05910b3b2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 14 Jun 2021 - 26 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £130,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £129,041 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSAL AV SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32321200 - Audio-visual equipment

## Release History

- 14 Jun 2021 at 09:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9449a8e-3966-47da-a086-8cb05910b3b2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9449a8e-3966-47da-a086-8cb05910b3b2
  14th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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