Framework Agreement for the Supply and Installation of Audiovisual Equipment

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAMcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-066f80Procurement Act 2023SME suitableplanning
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Estimated value

£6.4m

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

19 Mar 2026

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Description

The University of Birmingham ("the University") is reprocuring its Framework for the Supply and Installation of Audio-visual (AV) Equipment, with annual spend through this Framework being approximately £1.6 million. The scope of the Framework shall include, but not be limited to: 1. The design and supply of: (a) Amplifiers (b) Assistive Listening (b) Audio Distribution, Processing, switching, and scaling (d) AV Cabinetry (e) AV Lecterns (f) AV Mounting bracketry (g) AV Software (h) Cables/Connectors/ consumables (i) Collaborative meeting and learning (j) Control Products (k) Digital Signage (l) Induction loop (m) Installation cabling (n) Interactive Presentation (o) Large size Video Display (p) Lecture Capture (q) Lighting Systems (r) Loudspeakers (s) Microphones (t) Mixers & Consoles (u) PA / VA Systems (v) Projection screens - electronic (w) Projection screens - manual (x) Projector lamps (y) Projectors/Projection Products (z) Racks, (aa) Rack mounts & Brackets, (ab) Recording and editing equipment (ac) Video Distribution, Processing, switching, and scaling (ad) Visualisers (ae) Wall/surface mount input plates (e.g. 1gang HDMI input) (af) Systems Design 2. The provision of the following services: (a) Systems Design (b) Project Management/Installation of Equipment (Lot 2 only) (c) Account management (d) Planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance for off-campus facilities (this will not be required for main campus, as maintenance will be managed in-house). It is envisioned that a multi-lot tender will be conducted in order to establish this Framework. The initial lot structure has been outlined below, although this is subject to change. - Lot 1: Supply Only - Single Supplier - Lot 2: Supply and Installation - Multiple ranked suppliers

Scope

Reference
FRAM412/26
Total value
£6,400,000 excluding VAT
£7,680,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
01 Jan 2027 to 31 Dec 2028
Possible extension to 31 Dec 2031
Main category
services
CPV classifications
32321200
51000000
Contract locations
West Midlands, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)