---
title: "002781 BL Corporate & Cultural Events - Portable Professional Sound System Purchase"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066c44"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD"
published: "2026-03-17"
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# 002781 BL Corporate & Cultural Events - Portable Professional Sound System Purchase

Buyer: BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066c44

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## Summary

The British Library Board, a central government public authority, has completed a procurement process for a portable professional sound system to accommodate various event formats at their London-based venues, including the Entrance Hall, Upper Gallery, and King's Library Gallery. The tender titled "002781 BL Corporate & Cultural Events - Portable Professional Sound System Purchase" was conducted using a limited procurement method due to the below-threshold competition criteria. The contract was awarded on 17th March 2026, with the procurement process formally commencing on 25th February 2026 and concluding on 18th March 2026.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses offering sound equipment, specifically those targeting public authority and event management sectors. Unique Media Ltd, an SME located in London, successfully secured the contract valued at £41,995.08 GBP, signifying potential for small and medium enterprises to engage in similar ventures that require delivering high-quality sound systems for corporate and cultural events. SMEs keen to expand their portfolio in public contracts and event services could benefit from exploring partnerships or listings within similar procurement circles.

## Notice

Purchase of a new Sound System (including PA) to support a wide range of event formats, from small talks to medium-scale exhibition openings and high-profile stakeholder PV receptions in spaces such as the Entrance Hall , Upper Gallery and King's Library Gallery.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024070-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Feb 2026 - 18 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £41,995 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW1 2DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | St Pancras & Somers Town |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIQUE MEDIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32342410 - Sound equipment

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2026 at 13:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024070-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024070-2026
  17th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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