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title: "FRAM833/23"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03edec"
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# FRAM833/23

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03edec

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has completed a tender process for the supply and installation of audio-visual equipment at the Elgar Concert Hall. The procurement included three lots: PA System, Mixing Console & Stage Boxes, and Lighting Systems. The University is seeking suppliers to upgrade equipment within the hall, with a focus on compatibility and installation deadlines by 14th January 2024.

This tender opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in audio-visual equipment to enhance their market presence. Companies capable of providing high-quality AV solutions that meet the University's specifications and delivery requirements are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. As the University is looking for comprehensive upgrades across multiple lots, suppliers offering innovative and sustainable solutions stand to benefit from this opportunity.

## Notice

The University would like to establish a contract for the supply and installation of an equipment upgrade within the Elgar Concert Hall. The University's procurement will consist of three Lots as detailed below, and at its discretion will award a contract to a single supplier for all Lots, or a different supplier for each of the Lots: * Lot 1 - PA System * Lot 2 - Mixing Console & Stage Boxes * Lot 3 - Lighting Systems

### Lot Information

PA System

Audio Visual is a key component in delivering good teaching and operations at the University of Birmingham. The University has a strong in-house Audio-Visual team that sets design standards applicable throughout the institution, handles most design and sign-off tasks, provides professional advice, and maintains a large collection of over 350 spaces. The University requires a supplier of Audio-Visual kit who can provide an upgrade for the existing equipment installed within the Elgar Concert Hall. The Elgar Concert Hall is situated within the University's Bramall Music Building, which is an extension of the Aston Webb Building, and sits alongside the Great Hall. The Bramall opened its doors in June 2012 and includes a 450-seat concert hall (The Elgar Concert Hall) designed by renowned acoustician Nicholas Edwards of Acoustic Dimensions (Symphony Hall Birmingham, Symphony Centre Dallas, Royal Shakespeare Theatre). For further information, please visit: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/bramall/index.aspx The concert hall and its acoustics can be configured for rehearsals and performances ranging from solo recitals to full symphony orchestra, 200-strong University Choir, multi-projector video and music-theatre presentations, and the electroacoustic studios' 100-channel sound diffusion system. New requirements for the upgrade will need to be compatible with existing equipment within the Elgar Concert Hall, and it is a mandatory requirement that delivery of equipment and installation or configuration will take place during the University's Christmas closed period, to ensure teaching is not affected. For the PA System, the University currently owns a stock of various D&B Audiotechnik speakers (E12, E8, E6, E3, V10P, B6, B4) and amplifiers (D12, D6, D40, EPac), used for front/side/foldback fills as required, and a small stock of monitor wedges (M6). Any system design will need to integrate with the above existing equipment. Equipment will need to be delivered, received, and installed by no later than 14th January 2024.

Mixing Console & Stage Boxes

Audio Visual is a key component in delivering good teaching and operations at the University of Birmingham. The University has a strong in-house Audio-Visual team that sets design standards applicable throughout the institution, handles most design and sign-off tasks, provides professional advice, and maintains a large collection of over 350 spaces. The University requires a supplier of Audio-Visual kit who can provide an upgrade for the existing equipment installed within the Elgar Concert Hall. The Elgar Concert Hall is situated within the University's Bramall Music Building, which is an extension of the Aston Webb Building, and sits alongside the Great Hall. The Bramall opened its doors in June 2012 and includes a 450-seat concert hall (The Elgar Concert Hall) designed by renowned acoustician Nicholas Edwards of Acoustic Dimensions (Symphony Hall Birmingham, Symphony Centre Dallas, Royal Shakespeare Theatre). For further information, please visit: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/bramall/index.aspx The concert hall and its acoustics can be configured for rehearsals and performances ranging from solo recitals to full symphony orchestra, 200-strong University Choir, multi-projector video and music-theatre presentations, and the electroacoustic studios' 100-channel sound diffusion system. New requirements for the upgrade will need to be compatible with existing equipment within the Elgar Concert Hall, and it is a mandatory requirement that delivery of equipment and installation or configuration will take place during the University's Christmas closed period, to ensure teaching is not affected. The University currently owns a Yamaha CL3 with associated RIO stageboxes, connected via Dante. We require any console supplied to be compatible with the existing equipment. Equipment will need to be delivered, received, and installed by no later than 14th January 2024.

Lighting System

Audio Visual is a key component in delivering good teaching and operations at the University of Birmingham. The University has a strong in-house Audio-Visual team that sets design standards applicable throughout the institution, handles most design and sign-off tasks, provides professional advice, and maintains a large collection of over 350 spaces. The University requires a supplier of Audio-Visual kit who can provide an upgrade for the existing equipment installed within the Elgar Concert Hall. The Elgar Concert Hall is situated within the University's Bramall Music Building, which is an extension of the Aston Webb Building, and sits alongside the Great Hall. The Bramall opened its doors in June 2012 and includes a 450-seat concert hall (The Elgar Concert Hall) designed by renowned acoustician Nicholas Edwards of Acoustic Dimensions (Symphony Hall Birmingham, Symphony Centre Dallas, Royal Shakespeare Theatre). For further information, please visit: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/bramall/index.aspx The concert hall and its acoustics can be configured for rehearsals and performances ranging from solo recitals to full symphony orchestra, 200-strong University Choir, multi-projector video and music-theatre presentations, and the electroacoustic studios' 100-channel sound diffusion system. New requirements for the upgrade will need to be compatible with existing equipment within the Elgar Concert Hall, and it is a mandatory requirement that delivery of equipment and installation or configuration will take place during the University's Christmas closed period, to ensure teaching is not affected. The profile fixtures which the University currently owns are ETC Source 4's, and any replacement fixtures supplied must retain compatibility with our current lens stock. Please note: We recommend suppliers utilise the opportunity to visit the Elgar Concert Hall as compatibility with our current stage and control room panels may or may not be possible depending on the solutions offered. Equipment will need to be delivered, received, and installed by no later than 14th January 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005675-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 22 Oct 2023 - 14 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £363,349 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | TLG31 Birmingham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | 22LIVE; SOUTHBY PRODUCTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 31527260 - Lighting systems
- 32321200 - Audio-visual equipment
- 32342420 - Studio mixing console

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2024 at 14:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005675-2024
- 21 Feb 2024 at 13:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005665-2024
- 14 Aug 2023 at 11:38 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023697-2023
- 8 Aug 2023 at 13:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023084-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendorganiser.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/
- https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/index.aspx
- https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/bramall/index.aspx

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