--- title: "Framework Agreement for the Supply and Installation of Audiovisual Equipment" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066f80" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-066f80" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066f80.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066f80.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM" published: "2026-04-15" --- # Framework Agreement for the Supply and Installation of Audiovisual Equipment Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066f80 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-066f80) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066f80.json) ## Summary The University of Birmingham is planning to establish a Framework Agreement for the Supply and Installation of Audiovisual Equipment, with an annual budget estimated at £1.6 million. This process, tagged as a planning update, invites suppliers to express interest and partake in a market engagement. It is scheduled for an initial completion by April 15, 2026, with procurement activities located in Birmingham, UK, within the public authority subgroup of sub-central government. This tender falls within the services category, and the procurement method envisages a multi-lot tender, including a supply-only lot and a supply-and-installation lot, the latter involving multiple ranked suppliers. The procurement stage remains in planning, with ongoing engagement to select qualified suppliers for further information gathering and shortlisting. This tender offers significant opportunities for companies specialising in audiovisual equipment supply and installation services. It is particularly poised to favour small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to the suitability criteria for Lot 1. Businesses capable of providing comprehensive AV solutions, from amplifiers and digital signage to induction loops and project management, should consider competing for this framework. Moreover, the anticipated gross contract value of £7.68 million suggests substantial economic prospects for selected suppliers to expand their business presence within the region. Interested companies are encouraged to register via the University’s e-tendering portal to participate in this growth-oriented procurement process. ## Notice The University of Birmingham ("the University") is reprocuring its Framework for the Supply and Installation of Audio-visual (AV) Equipment, with annual spend through this Framework being approximately PS1.6 million. The scope of the Framework shall include, but not be limited to: 1. The design and supply of: (a) Amplifiers (b) Assistive Listening (b) Audio Distribution, Processing, switching, and scaling (d) AV Cabinetry (e) AV Lecterns (f) AV Mounting bracketry (g) AV Software (h) Cables/Connectors/ consumables (i) Collaborative meeting and learning (j) Control Products (k) Digital Signage (l) Induction loop (m) Installation cabling (n) Interactive Presentation (o) Large size Video Display (p) Lecture Capture (q) Lighting Systems (r) Loudspeakers (s) Microphones (t) Mixers & Consoles (u) PA / VA Systems (v) Projection screens - electronic (w) Projection screens - manual (x) Projector lamps (y) Projectors/Projection Products (z) Racks, (aa) Rack mounts & Brackets, (ab) Recording and editing equipment (ac) Video Distribution, Processing, switching, and scaling (ad) Visualisers (ae) Wall/surface mount input plates (e.g. 1gang HDMI input) (af) Systems Design 2. The provision of the following services: (a) Systems Design (b) Project Management/Installation of Equipment (Lot 2 only) (c) Account management (d) Planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance for off-campus facilities (this will not be required for main campus, as maintenance will be managed in-house). It is envisioned that a multi-lot tender will be conducted in order to establish this Framework. The initial lot structure has been outlined below, although this is subject to change. - Lot 1: Supply Only - Single Supplier - Lot 2: Supply and Installation - Multiple ranked suppliers ### Planning Information The University of Birmingham is inviting expressions of interest (EOI) from suppliers in relation to this upcoming tender opportunity. Following the initial EOI stage, the University intends to conduct supplier engagement in the form of information gathering and shortlisting, following which a select number of suppliers will be invited to partake in the tender. If you are interested in engaging with the University for this project, please register to our E-Tendering Portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home) if you are not already, and express interest against the Framework Agreement for the Provision of Audio-visual Equipment for the University of Birmingham. This will be available in the 'Current Tenders' section. Note: the University of Birmingham is operating as a Non Contracting Authority and any process associated with this tender opportunity will be conducted outside of the Procurement Act 2023. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033987-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 15 Apr 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,400,000 | | 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B15 2TT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Edgbaston | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 51 - Installation services (except software) ### Codes - 32321200 - Audio-visual equipment - 51000000 - Installation services (except software) ## Release History - 15 Apr 2026 at 08:03 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033987-2026 - 19 Mar 2026 at 16:20 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025408-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033987-2026 15th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025408-2026 19th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.birmingham.ac.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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