---
title: "Council Chamber - Audio Visual Equipment Refresh"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0587d8"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BOLTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-27"
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# Council Chamber - Audio Visual Equipment Refresh

Buyer: BOLTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0587d8

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## Summary

Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for the "Council Chamber - Audio Visual Equipment Refresh" project, aimed at refreshing the audio-visual equipment used in the Council Chamber for streaming and recording meetings. The process, initiated through an open competition method, has been completed with a contract awarded on 27th January 2026 to AUDITEL RENTAL AND SERVICE LIMITED. The project falls within the goods category, specifically focusing on audio-visual equipment, with the procurement occurring in the Bolton area, under the UKD3 region. The contract is set to commence on 6th February 2026 with a contract period extending up to 5th February 2029, potentially extendable until 5th February 2031.

This procurement presents significant business opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialised in audio-visual technological solutions. The open procedure employed in this procurement allows wide participation, encouraging varied suppliers to engage. Companies with a strong track record in providing comprehensive solutions for audio-visual installations and maintenance in public government facilities will find this sector promising. The potential extensions offered in the contract underscore the importance of providing ongoing, reliable service which can lead to further long-term growth opportunities within public sector contracts.

## Notice

The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Authority") is looking to procure a contract for a Council Chamber - Audio-Visual Equipment Refresh. This Procurement is being conducted in accordance with the Act using the Open Procedure.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: If the Authority is satisfied with the ongoing contract and the Contractor agrees to extend.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007037-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Feb 2026 - 5 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £135,000 |
| Lots value | £135,000 |
| Awards value | £98,935 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BOLTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOLTON |
| Post town | Bolton |
| Postcode | BL1 1RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Bolton |
| Electoral ward | Queens Park & Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bolton North East |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AUDITEL RENTAL AND SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32321200 - Audio-visual equipment

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2026 at 11:53 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007037-2026
- 18 Aug 2025 at 15:46 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049628-2025
- 14 Aug 2025 at 11:46 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048732-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007037-2026
  27th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049628-2025
  18th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048732-2025
  14th August 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=eba4f2cb-487c-f011-813a-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21
  Link to The Chest

## Notice URLs

- http://www.auditelsystems.com/
- http://www.bolton.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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