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Framework Agreement for the Supply and Installation of Audiovisual Equipment

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 2 Oct 2026, 23:33.

Opportunity overview

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

Classification

  • CPV32321200 — Audio-visual equipment
  • CPV51000000 — Installation services (except software)

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
FRAM412/26
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
Status
planning

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Amendments

Entry 1
Description
The deadline for engagement has been brought forward. This is due to the University receiving what it considers to be a suitable level of interest in this opportunity.
Id
033987-2026

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Has Renewal
Yes
Status
planning

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Jan 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Dec 2028, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Dec 2031, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
32321200
Description
Audio-visual equipment
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
51000000
Description
Installation services (except software)

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKG
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Planning and budget

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Description
The University of Birmingham is inviting expressions of interest (EOI) from suppliers in relation to this upcoming tender opportunity. Following the initial EOI stage, the University intends to conduct supplier engagement in the form of information gathering and shortlisting, following which a select number of suppliers will be invited to partake in the tender. If you are interested in engaging with the University for this project, please register to our E-Tendering Portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home) if you are not already, and express interest against the Framework Agreement for the Provision of Audio-visual Equipment for the University of Birmingham. This will be available in the 'Current Tenders' section. Note: the University of Birmingham is operating as a Non Contracting Authority and any process associated with this tender opportunity will be conducted outside of the Procurement Act 2023.
Due
15 Apr 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled

Documents

Entry 1
Id
033987-2026
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Published
15 Apr 2026, 09:03
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Id
GB-COH-RC000645

Identifier

Scheme
GB-COH
Id
RC000645

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PHCQ-3464-LVTM

Address

Street Address
Edgbaston
Locality
Birmingham
Postal Code
B15 2TT
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKG31

Contact

Name
Matthew Bowcott

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Birmingham · UKG31 · B15 2TT · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKG · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS
  1. 025408-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 033987-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·