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title: "Museum of Watford AV Software Development Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067963"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Museum of Watford AV Software Development Tender

Buyer: WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067963

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## Summary

Watford Borough Council is inviting bids for the "Museum of Watford AV Software Development Tender", focused on developing and installing AV software and productions for the museum. This public procurement falls under the software package and information systems category. The tender is at the active procurement stage with a competitive flexible procedure that includes multiple stages, from initial participation to contract award. Situated in Watford, United Kingdom, the process will culminate with contract developments to be carried out in a timeframe extending from October 2026 to October 2031. Interested contractors must express interest by 24th April 2026, with enquiries to be completed by 17th April 2026, and contracts expected to be awarded by 17th September 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for software developers, particularly those specialising in AV software and film production. The project requires the development and integration of immersive audio-visual content and interactive touchscreen interfaces that highlight Watford's history and diversity. The procurement method's emphasis on experience, technical expertise, methodology, and value engineering makes it an attractive prospect for SMEs. Companies with a track record in delivering industry-specific software solutions and configuration management services are well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The procurement procedure being applied to the Contract is a "competitive flexible" procedure under section 20(2) of the Act. 2.1This opportunity is for a specialist software developer contractor to provide the key service of creating, supplying and installing the new Museum of Watford AVIT Software Production. Development of audio-visual software and production of film for museum AV hardware to allow: Production and installation of immersive projection and soundscape showing the development of Watford through time. Installation of existing films into touchscreen menu interface. Production of 1no. film and install of up tp 10no. films showcasing the diversity of Watford For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Watford:-Software-package-and-information-systems./63G4R43P87 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/63G4R43P87

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029771-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Oct 2026 - 5 Oct 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WATFORD |
| Post town | Watford |
| Postcode | WD19 5AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Three Rivers |
| Electoral ward | Carpenders Park |
| Westminster constituency | South West Hertfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 48982000 - Configuration management software package
- 98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 13:36 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029771-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029771-2026
  31st March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/project/buyer/editTenderNotice.html

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/63G4R43P87
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Watford:-Software-package-and-information-systems./63G4R43P87
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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