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Audio Visual Requirement

Satellite Applications Catapult Limited · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

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Opportunity overview

Satellite Applications Catapult is moving to a new Head Office in the summer of 2026. We are currently at pre design stage of the space and are seeking proposals for Audio-Visual solutions for three key areas within the new office environment: the reception area, client-facing meeting room(s), and a large conference room. The solution must support seamless presentation, communication, and media playback functionalities, with a consistent user experience across all spaces. Currently our meeting room AV consists of the following and we would welcome proposals that reuse this equipment: Novotouch EK6531 65” Huddly IQ Camera Nureva HDL200 Audio Lightware Taurus Box Screenbeam Our new office will include the following distinct areas: 1. Reception Area/Welcome Area Purpose: Display welcome messages, branding material, real-time information, and video content. May be requirement to for ‘stand up’ presentations/demonstrations. Requirements: Wall-mounted display(s) – size and number to be determined as design progresses (please suggest suitable options) Media player or signage system to support pre-prepared slides, videos, and live content (e.g., news or weather feeds) Microphone/speaker system Easy update system for rotating content Clean, discreet cable management and control 2. Client-Facing Meeting Room(s) Purpose: Host client meetings, virtual calls, presentations. Requirements: Wall-mounted display – size and number to be determined as design progresses (please suggest suitable options) Integrated webcam and microphone/speaker system suitable for video conferencing Wireless and HDMI connectivity for laptops and tablets Compatibility with MS Teams, Zoom, and other common conferencing platforms Ability to display pre-prepared slides, internet-based content, and video playback Simple, intuitive control panel or touch interface 3. Large Conference Room Purpose: Large group meetings, presentations, training sessions, and remote collaboration for up to circa 80 people. Room will have different set ups dependent upon use i.e. conference, workshops, client demonstrations. Requirements: Dual or single large-format display(s) – size and number to be determined as design progresses (please suggest suitable options) Ceiling or wall-mounted speakers and microphones with echo cancellation Multiple input options: HDMI, USB-C, wireless casting Video conferencing system with camera tracking and room-wide audio pickup Internet-connected AV system with browser support and streaming capability Support for local playback of slides, video, and interactive whiteboarding Central control panel for lighting, sound, and AV source management General for all areas: All systems must interface with TV displays, the internet, and support common media formats (PowerPoint, MP4, PDF, etc.) Solutions must be scalable, secure, and support remote diagnostics and software updates Training and user documentation must be included Vendors must provide ongoing support and maintenance options.

Classification

  • CPV30231300 — Display screens
  • CPV32321200 — Audio-visual equipment
  • CPV72000000 — IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
SAC-26-012
Status
planning
Above Threshold
Yes
Main Procurement Category
services

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Communication

Future Notice Date
30 Jan 2026, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
planning
Has Renewal
Yes

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Ends
1 Oct 2026, 00:59
Starts
1 Jun 2026, 01:00
Max Extent Date
31 Dec 2026, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ1
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
72000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Entry 2
Id
32321200
Scheme
CPV
Description
Audio-visual equipment
Entry 3
Id
30231300
Scheme
CPV
Description
Display screens

Planning and budget

Documents

Entry 1
Id
040867-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Published
17 Jul 2025, 11:47

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Status
scheduled
Due
12 Sept 2025, 00:59
Description
Please respond with a proposed solution. We will consider different but please include an estimate of cost for each option and one relevant case study (within the last 2 years) with your response. Please differentiate between solution cost, removal and installation costs and ongoing support/maintenance costs in your proposal if applicable. Word limit of 1500 including a case study but excluding any design/diagrams. N.B We are aware that we have not provided specific sizing, this is because we want to be able to consider the possible and not restrict ourselves at this stage. Please return proposal responses by 11/09/2025 to procurement@sa.catapult.org.uk along with any queries. We will assess responses and then determine how we next proceed. This could be further premarket engagement activities, or we may choose to proceed to a tender process via the appropriate route. Further pre-engagement could consist of an open conference call or site meeting with all interested bidders. We reserve our right not to proceed further should the response not align to our aspirations for this solution.

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-COH-07964746
Name
Satellite Applications Catapult Limited

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKJ14
Country
GB
Locality
Didcot
Postal Code
OX11 0QR
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Electron Building, Fermi Avenue, Harwell Campus Oxford, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 0QR, UK

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicUndertaking
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public undertaking

Identifier

Id
07964746
Scheme
GB-COH

Contact

Name
Procurement

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Didcot · UKJ14 · OX11 0QR · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKJ1 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

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  1. ocds-h6vhtk-05610f-2025-07-17T11:47:40+01:00Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·