---
title: "Museum of Watford AVIT Software Development Pre-Market Engagement (PME)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06686d"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-12"
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# Museum of Watford AVIT Software Development Pre-Market Engagement (PME)

Buyer: WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06686d

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## Summary

Watford Borough Council is initiating a public procurement process through a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) for the development of audio-visual software tailored for museum exhibitions. This opportunity falls under the software package and information systems category, with relevance to the IT software sector. The contract addresses are within the UK, and the procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a due date for engagement set for 27th March 2026. The council is seeking to explore market capabilities and innovative solutions ahead of a potential future procurement, with the aim of enhancing museum display functionalities.

This tender presents substantial potential for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in software development and technology integration for interactive exhibits. Businesses with an expertise in AVIT systems and experience within the cultural or museum sectors would be well-suited to compete, offering them an opportunity to extend their reach within the UK market. The planned contract period stretches from July 2026 to July 2031, providing long-term prospects for successful tenderers to establish a significant partnership with a public authority sub-central government entity. Interested parties are encouraged to visit the Delta eSourcing portal for more details and to submit their engagement responses.

## Notice

Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) to inform a potential future procurement for the development of audio-visual software to support museum exhibition displays. The proposed system may be used to present audio, video and image-based content across a range of display devices, including televisions, projectors, tablets, headsets and interactive exhibits within the museum environment. The purpose of this engagement is to: *Better understand market capability and available technologies *Identify potential delivery approaches and innovative solutions *Inform the development of the procurement strategy and specification *Understand indicative delivery timescales and costs *Ensure the council's requirements are clear, proportionate and achievable For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Watford:-Software-package-and-information-systems./5V6ZD8K7K2 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5V6ZD8K7K2

### Planning Information

Questionnaire. Prospective tenderers are invited to download the Questionnaire and upload completed questionnaire

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022347-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Jul 2026 - 18 Jul 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £280,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WATFORD |
| Post town | Watford |
| Postcode | WD17 3EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Watford |
| Electoral ward | Park |
| Westminster constituency | Watford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48517000 - IT software package

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2026 at 13:56 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022347-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022347-2026
  12th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5V6ZD8K7K2
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Watford:-Software-package-and-information-systems./5V6ZD8K7K2
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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