---
title: "Audio Visual: System Design/Consultancy, Supplies, Installation and Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06caac"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT"
published: "2026-07-14"
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# Audio Visual: System Design/Consultancy, Supplies, Installation and Maintenance

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06caac

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## Summary

The procurement process led by The University of Kent focused on the acquisition of audio-visual equipment and related services, including system design, consultancy, supplies, installation, and maintenance. This particular contract was awarded following a direct award procedure, and the process is now complete. The procurement fell under the industry category of 'Audio-visual equipment' and primarily concerned the delivery in the UKJ4 region. The framework from which this direct award was made is identified as AVI2007 NE. The contract, valued at £979,636, was signed with Roche Audio Visual on 1st July 2026, and the procurement stage has advanced to the 'award' phase. The University of Kent, located in Canterbury, served as the buying organisation and is classified as a body governed by public law within the education sector.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in audio-visual technologies. With a focus on comprehensive audio-visual solutions, businesses with expertise in consultancy, custom equipment design, and maintenance services could benefit from participating in similar tenders in the future. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like Roche Audio Visual, who are not discouraged by limited competitive procedures, are particularly well-suited to compete in direct award scenarios where there is an expectation for specialised knowledge and capability. The reliance on advanced audio-visual technology within educational institutions can present ongoing opportunities for businesses adept in this niche.

## Notice

Audio Visual: System Design/Consultancy, Supplies, Installation and Maintenance

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Audio Visual: System Design/Consultancy, Supplies, Installation and Maintenance

### Procurement Information

Direct Award from Audio Visual: System Design/Consultancy, Supplies, Installation and Maintenance Framework AVI2007 NE

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066134-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £979,636 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT |
| Locality | CANTERBURY |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT2 7NZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Canterbury |
| Electoral ward | Blean Forest |
| Westminster constituency | Canterbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROCHE AUDIO VISUAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32321200 - Audio-visual equipment

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2026 at 11:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066134-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.ac.uk

## Provenance

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