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title: "40 George Square LT Upgrades"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000832626"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2026-05-21"
---

# 40 George Square LT Upgrades

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000832626

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "40 George Square LT Upgrades" was conducted by the University of Edinburgh, focusing on the supply and installation of audio-visual equipment at George Square, Edinburgh. This tender falls under the education industry category and the procurement stage has been completed with the award made to GVAV Limited. The procurement followed an open procedure, allowing for wide participation. Key dates include the signing of the contract on 7th January 2026, with the contracting process reaching completion by 21st May 2026. The procurement was valued at £54,144.75 and the delivery location was specified as George Square, UoE, Edinburgh.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in audio-visual equipment and related services. Due to its open procedure nature, companies of varying sizes, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), were encouraged to participate, evidenced by the participation of three SMEs among the bidders. Firms looking to grow in the educational sector could benefit from similar future contracts, especially those that can offer specialised AV equipment, warranty, and installation services. Businesses with established frameworks for direct award exercises stand well-suited to compete in such tenders.

## Notice

AV Equipment for George Square

### Lot Information

Lot 1

AV equipment, warranty and installation services for George Square Direct Award via Desktop Exercise on AV1018 AP, The Supply and Installation of Audio-Visual Equipment & Associated Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556353 |
| 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 | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jan 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 | £54,144 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| 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 | GVAV |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32321200 - Audio-visual equipment

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556353

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556353
  40 George Square LT Upgrades - AV Equipment for George Square

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832626

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