---
title: "Civic Centre Council Chamber Audio Visual Infrastructure Modernisation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0649c0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-06"
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# Civic Centre Council Chamber Audio Visual Infrastructure Modernisation

Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0649c0

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## Summary

The Southend-on-Sea City Council has completed a public procurement process to modernise the audio-visual infrastructure in the Civic Centre Council Chamber. This project, titled "Civic Centre Council Chamber Audio Visual Infrastructure Modernisation," addresses audio issues to improve the usability of AV equipment for webcasting and public-facing meetings and events. The procurement falls under the services category and is situated in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, which corresponds to region UKH31. This tender has advanced to the award stage, with the contract awarded to PUBLIC-I GROUP LIMITED. The contract, signed on 6th February 2026, covers a period from 22nd March to 26th March 2026, with a possible extension until 2nd April 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in audio-visual equipment and services, including repair and maintenance. Public-I Group Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise, secured the contract, highlighting a viable opportunity for other SMEs in the industry to compete. Engaging in such procurement processes allows businesses to showcase their capabilities in delivering specialised services and advancing modern technology solutions for public authorities, potentially leading to further contracts with government bodies. The project underscores the demand within sub-central government entities for enhancing technological infrastructure, creating avenues for businesses adept in AV and related technological services.

## Notice

To improve audio issues and usability of AV equipment in the Council Chamber to support webcasting and other public facing meetings and events

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010812-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 22 Mar 2026 - 26 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £34,863 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS2 6FA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PUBLIC-I GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32321200 - Audio-visual equipment
- 50342000 - Repair and maintenance services of audio equipment

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2026 at 10:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010812-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010812-2026
  6th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.public-i.tv/

## Provenance

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