---
title: "Audio Visual Hardware - SIM Conference Centre"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058fc8"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058fc8.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP"
published: "2025-09-22"
---

# Audio Visual Hardware - SIM Conference Centre

Buyer: SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058fc8

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Audio Visual Hardware - SIM Conference Centre" project was conducted by the Science Museum Group based in London. The goal was to update the Garrett Suite at Manchester's Science and Industry Museum with modern audio-visual hardware. The procurement fell under the "goods" category, and was carried out using an open competition method below the threshold. The initial tender stage commenced with a tender notice published on 28th August 2025, with the tender period ending on 12th September 2025. The procurement reached the award stage with GVAV Ltd being awarded the contract, which was signed on 15th September 2025 and is active from 15th September to 31st October 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in audio-visual equipment and related industries. Large businesses with expertise in providing and installing such equipment stand to benefit, given the substantial contract value and the technical requirements outlined for the Manchester museum project. The procurement method and below-threshold open competition level invite diverse businesses to participate, offering ample space for innovative solutions and fostering competition in the audio-visual sector.

## Notice

The Science Museum Group wishes to appoint a Supplier to provide AV hardware to update the functional event space, the Garrett Suite, at Manchester's Science and Industry Museum.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058460-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Sep 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | £60,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £31,094 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW7 2DD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Electoral ward | Brompton & Hans Town |
| Westminster constituency | Kensington and Bayswater |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GVAV |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32320000 - Television and audio-visual equipment
- 32321200 - Audio-visual equipment
- 32321300 - Audio-visual materials
- 32351300 - Audio equipment accessories

## Release History

- 22 Sep 2025 at 11:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058460-2025
- 28 Aug 2025 at 16:03 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052171-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058460-2025
  22nd September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052171-2025
  28th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sciencemuseumgroup/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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