---
title: "Replacement of Council Chamber Audio and Visual (AV) Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0502f8"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-24"
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# Replacement of Council Chamber Audio and Visual (AV) Equipment

Buyer: GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0502f8

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## Summary

The procurement process for Gateshead Borough Council involves the replacement of audio and visual (AV) equipment in the Council Chamber at the Civic Centre, located in Gateshead, United Kingdom. Classified under services in the Public Authority - sub-central government sector, this tender follows an open procedure, allowing all interested suppliers to bid. The official award took place on 3rd July 2025, appointing VP-AV Limited as the successful supplier, and the contract will run until 2nd July 2030, with potential extensions up to 2034. This stipulated timeline allows suppliers a substantial period for delivering the required services. The specific industry category includes audiovisual equipment and maintenance services, aligning with the requirements specified in the tender document.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in AV equipment supply and maintenance services to engage with a public authority and secure long-term contracts. SMEs with expertise in the industry are well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities, as the open procedure invites a diverse range of participants. With considerations for quality alongside competitive pricing, the contract award highlights how businesses can leverage their strengths in providing high-quality solutions to public authorities, fostering growth through robust service delivery and maintenance of civic infrastructure. The engagement with Gateshead Borough Council also provides a credible reference for future business opportunities, especially given the technological focus of modernising council operations.

## Notice

Gateshead Council have appointed a single supplier to modernise and maintain the IT and Audiovisual (AV) in the Civic Centre's Council Chamber.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 60 months plus 2 x 24 month extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042666-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Jul 2025 - 2 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| Awards value | £408,167 |
| Contracts value | £175,367 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VP-AV |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32320000 - Television and audio-visual equipment
- 32340000 - Microphones and loudspeakers
- 50340000 - Repair and maintenance services of audio-visual and optical equipment

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2025 at 10:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042666-2025
- 23 Jun 2025 at 16:49 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034524-2025
- 15 Apr 2025 at 08:38 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015138-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042666-2025
  24th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034524-2025
  23rd June 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015138-2025
  15th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://vp-av.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.nepo.org/open

## Provenance

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