--- title: "Audio-Visual Supply & Installation - South Downs Centre, Midhurst" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0672eb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0672eb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0672eb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0672eb.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY" published: "2026-03-24" --- # Audio-Visual Supply & Installation - South Downs Centre, Midhurst Buyer: SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0672eb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0672eb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0672eb.json) ## Summary The South Downs National Park Authority, a sub-central government public authority, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process concerning the 'Audio-Visual Supply & Installation' project at the South Downs Centre and Memorial Hall in Midhurst, United Kingdom. This initiative aims to engage the market prior to inviting tenders for the supply, installation, and configuration of AV systems across its meeting rooms. The procurement stage is focused on market engagement at present, with a deadline set for the submission of questionnaires by 15 April 2026, making it a timely opportunity for relevant businesses to prepare their propositions. The procurement category for this project is services, primarily involving audio-visual equipment and installation services, underlining its specific industry focus. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in audio-visual equipment and installation services to expand their footprint in the public sector. As the requirements cater to both the supply and installation of AV systems, companies with expertise in delivering comprehensive AV solutions will find this tender particularly attractive. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will have the opportunity to demonstrate their capabilities in this market engagement phase, potentially leading to further business growth. The project's location in the South East of England, a region known for its dynamic business environment, offers an excellent opportunity to establish a strong presence within the heritage-rich locale of the South Downs Centre. ## Notice The South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) is conducting preliminary market engagement to inform the development of a future potential procurement exercise for the supply, installation, and configuration of Audio-Visual (AV) systems across meeting rooms at the South Downs Centre and Memorial Hall site in Midhurst. The South Downs Centre in Midhurst serves as the headquarters of the South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA), the Centre is a Grade II listed heritage asset. The site includes the adjacent Memorial Hall, which is also Grade II listed. ### Planning Information The SDNPA is seeking assistance in conducting a thorough market engagement. This analysis will inform the development of any tender documents, ensuring they are tailored to attract qualified service providers who can effectively meet the specific requirements. Please find further information and PME documents including the background document and questionnaire via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/southdowns/aspx/Home Please complete and return the PME questionnaire via email to tenders@southdowns.gov.uk The deadline for responses is 12 noon Wednesday 15 April 2026. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026894-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 24 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 15 Apr 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY | | Locality | MIDHURST | | Post town | Guildford | | Postcode | GU29 9DH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) | | Local authority | Chichester | | Electoral ward | Midhurst | | Westminster constituency | Arundel and South Downs | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 51 - Installation services (except software) ### Codes - 32321200 - Audio-visual equipment - 51313000 - Installation services of sound equipment - 51314000 - Installation services of video equipment ## Release History - 24 Mar 2026 at 14:51 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026894-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026894-2026 24th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/southdowns/aspx/Home - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.southdowns.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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