---
title: "RH012 - The Auxiliary - Audio Visual Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b921"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-19"
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# RH012 - The Auxiliary - Audio Visual Equipment

Buyer: MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b921

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## Summary

Middlesbrough Council has completed a procurement process for audio-visual equipment entitled "RH012 - The Auxiliary - Audio Visual Equipment". The undertaking was in partnership with The Auxiliary, aiming to procure specialist AV equipment for a new venue located in the UKC12 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and related equipment. The process, which was below threshold and specified under legal basis 2023/54 of UK legislation, reached the award stage with a contract signed on 11th May 2026 and completed by 30th May 2026. The awarded supplier was Simply Sound Limited, and the contract had a gross value of £54,467.69.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for companies involved in the supply of audio-visual and related telecommunications equipment. Specialist suppliers of such AV equipment would find this procurement process particularly appealing due to the niche nature and the specified requirement under time constraints. SMEs, similar to Simply Sound Limited, which is recognised for its expertise in this sector, could gain a competitive edge by capitalising on future opportunities as Middlesbrough Council continues projects requiring specialised equipment. Collaborating with public authorities on projects like this can enhance business growth and visibility within the market.

## Notice

The CDF funding agreement between Middlesbrough Council and The Auxiliary specifies that the Council should pay out project costs direct to contractors / suppliers and states that the Council will project manage and commission any improvements or goods directly. As such, in partnership with The Auxiliary, the Council has been working on the procurement of AV equipment for the new venue, to realise the benefits. As part of this procurement exercise, Simply Sound and Lighting were identified as a supplier of the AV equipment. There are limited suppliers of the specialist equipment and also time constraints on expending this grant funding.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058086-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 May 2026 - 30 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £45,389 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS1 9FT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Newport |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SIMPLY SOUND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2026 at 12:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058086-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058086-2026
  19th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.middlesbrough.gov.uk
- http://www.simplysoundandlighting.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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