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title: "AVIT Software - Museum of Watford"
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# AVIT Software - Museum of Watford

Buyer: WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c6a1

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## Summary

Watford Borough Council is inviting bids for the development of AVIT Software for the new Museum of Watford. This procurement process is at the tender stage with the title "AVIT Software - Museum of Watford." It falls within the industry category of software package and information systems and is based in Watford, UK. The tender period ends on 3rd August 2026 at 13:00 BST, with an enquiry period closing on 24th July 2026. The project's full scope includes concept design, production, testing, and installation with a contract period starting on 16th October 2026 and potentially extending through 15th October 2029, contingent on project delays.

This tender represents a unique opportunity for software development businesses, particularly those specialising in museum-exhibition services and content management software development, to showcase their expertise and expand their portfolios. With a gross project value of £336,000, companies that place a high emphasis on quality and competitive pricing, as indicated by the 70% quality and 30% price weighting in the award criteria, are positioned strongly to compete. Suitability considerations highlight opportunities for voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) to participate, thereby fostering inclusive business growth within the sector.

## Notice

The purpose of this tender is to procure a museum software development specialist to provide full technical, creative and delivery requirements for producing all AVIT Software for the new Museum of Watford. The contractor's responsibilities span concept design, detailed design, production, testing, installation, and post-opening support. 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./D8764XW7N6 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/D8764XW7N6

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Up to a 12-month extension to be considered if required due to delays on base build or main fit-out.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064322-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Oct 2026 - 15 Oct 2028 |
| 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 | WD17 3EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Watford |
| Electoral ward | Park |
| Westminster constituency | Watford |
| Delivery location | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72212783 - Content management software development services
- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2026 at 14:21 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064322-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064322-2026
  8th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/D8764XW7N6
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Watford:-Software-package-and-information-systems./D8764XW7N6
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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