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title: "DfE Invest NI - Design, Supply, Delivery and Installation of Audio Visual Equipment Solutions and Provision of Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03718f"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR THE ECONOMY - INVEST NORTHERN IRELAND"
published: "2023-01-09"
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# DfE Invest NI - Design, Supply, Delivery and Installation of Audio Visual Equipment Solutions and Provision of Support Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR THE ECONOMY - INVEST NORTHERN IRELAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03718f

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## Summary

The Department for the Economy - Invest Northern Ireland has recently awarded a contract for the "Design, Supply, Delivery, and Installation of Audio Visual Equipment Solutions and Provision of Support Services" to Fluid AV - Mayne Communications Ltd. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, aimed to secure modern, user-friendly audio-visual solutions for Invest NI's Belfast Headquarters and regional offices in Northern Ireland. The contract, valued at GBP 800,000, involves multiple phases focusing on post-Covid office return and future workspace planning.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specializing in audio-visual equipment and services, particularly those with expertise in AV solution design, key personnel experience, implementation planning, support services, and social value methodology. Businesses with capabilities in providing modern, flexible AV solutions compatible with MS Teams and suitable for in-house, on-site, and hybrid meetings are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The procurement method used was an open procedure with options for contract extension, offering long-term prospects for businesses aiming to support Invest NI's evolving audio-visual needs across its estate.

## Notice

Invest NI wishes to appoint a Contractor to design, supply, install and support a flexible fit-for-purpose Audio Visual (AV) solution(s), including equipment, within Invest NI's Belfast Headquarters (Bedford Square), and Regional Offices throughout Northern Ireland. The technology must be modern, user-friendly and compatible with Invest NI provided MS Teams. The solutions must have the capability and functionality to cater for in-house meetings, on-site meetings between INI and external attendees and hybrid meetings. The services to be delivered under the Contract shall be split into phases: Phase I - Post Covid Return to Physical Office (Bedford Square and the NI regional Office Network) The Contractor shall design, supply, install and support AV Solutions in meeting rooms within Invest NI HQ and Regional network. Phase II - Ways of Working Project Planning for the longer term repurposing of floor space in Invest NI HQ, Bedford Square and the Regional offices.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Invest NI wishes to appoint a Contractor to design, supply, install and support a flexible fit-for-purpose Audio Visual (AV) solution(s), including equipment, within Invest NI's Belfast Headquarters (Bedford Square), and Regional Offices throughout Northern Ireland. The technology must be modern, user-friendly and compatible with Invest NI provided MS Teams. The solutions must have the capability and functionality to cater for in-house meetings, on-site meetings between INI and external attendees and hybrid meetings. The services to be delivered under the Contract shall be split into phases: Phase I - Post Covid Return to Physical Office (Bedford Square and the NI regional Office Network) The Contractor shall design, supply, install and support AV Solutions in meeting rooms within Invest NI HQ and Regional network. Phase II - Ways of Working Project Planning for the longer term repurposing of floor space in Invest NI HQ, Bedford Square and the Regional offices.

Options: After the initial 3 year contract period there are 3 further options to extend for up to 2 years each 3 + 2 + 2 + 2 yearsRationale: This contract is to support the long term needs of Invest NI for AV solutions across its NI estate. The implementation is anticipated to be phased over the first few years with ongoing long term support and enhancements over the future years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000594-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | £800,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £800,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR THE ECONOMY - INVEST NORTHERN IRELAND |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 7ES |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN0 Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FLUID AV - MAYNE COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 32321200 - Audio-visual equipment
- 32321300 - Audio-visual materials
- 32343100 - Audio-frequency amplifiers
- 32351300 - Audio equipment accessories
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 50300000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment
- 50340000 - Repair and maintenance services of audio-visual and optical equipment
- 50342000 - Repair and maintenance services of audio equipment
- 50343000 - Repair and maintenance services of video equipment

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2023 at 16:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000594-2023
- 29 Sep 2022 at 15:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027393-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://fluid-av.com/
- https://www.investni.com

## Provenance

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