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title: "Legacy Broadcasting Infrastructure Equipment Replacement"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000831048"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY"
published: "2026-05-05"
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# Legacy Broadcasting Infrastructure Equipment Replacement

Buyer: SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000831048

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## Summary

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body has awarded a contract for the replacement of legacy broadcasting infrastructure equipment to Pi Comms. This contract is part of the "Legacy Broadcasting Infrastructure Equipment Replacement" project. Located in Edinburgh, under the industry category of goods procurement, the project involves modernising the broadcasting systems within The Scottish Parliament. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure method, with the contract officially signed on 7th March 2025, valued at £55,000. The process has now reached the award and contract stage, highlighting its completion and readiness for execution.

This tender provides substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in technological infrastructure and broadcast systems integration. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Pi Comms were successfully engaged, suggesting that companies with expertise in replacing and upgrading broadcasting equipment, particularly those capable of dealing with legacy systems, could find growth opportunities here. The open procedure indicates accessibility for various businesses to compete, fostering a competitive environment that can drive innovation and sector advancement. Businesses capable of meeting such technological demands and engaging with public sector organisations stand to benefit significantly from such procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Contract Award for the replacement of legacy broadcasting infrastructure equipment.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract Award for the replacement of legacy broadcasting infrastructure equipment. The Scottish Parliament broadcast infrastructure was originally installed in 2003/4 when the building was constructed. Several projects over the years have upgraded systems to HD but some legacy equipment is still in use. The original equipment manufacturer has ceased trading and the parliament also wish to remove any legacy hardware no longer required. High-level objectives below: 1. Replace legacy reference distribution amplifiers (DAs). 2. Replace Chamber and Committee Video and Audio DAs and add additional cabling as detailed. 3. Remove redundant HD to SD convertors and re-cable as appropriate. Re-organise remaining card frames and remove any frames no longer required. 4. Add additional DA outputs to Jackfields for emergency bypass patching. 5. Remove redundant cabling no longer required as a part of this project. 6. Update all documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555159 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £55,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH99 1SP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PI COMMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32210000 - Broadcasting equipment
- 32211000 - Broadcast production equipment

## Release History

- 5 May 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555159

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555159
  Legacy Broadcasting Infrastructure Equipment Replacement - Contract Award for the replacement of legacy broadcasting infrastructure equipment.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.parliament.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831048

## Provenance

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