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Framework Agreement for the Supply and Installation of Audiovisual Equipment

The University of Birmingham · Education

In brief

The University of Birmingham has announced plans to buy this contract. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

It is a framework worth up to £6,400,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 January 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Usually high: a median of 8 bids per contract for similar contracts in this region (from 1416 awards in the last 12 months).

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £6,400,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

What the notice says

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…Read the full 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

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 025408-2026
  2. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 033987-2026

About the buyer

The University of BirminghamLast 12 months

Procurements

128

Awards

7

Suppliers it has used most

All tenders and awards from The University of Birmingham

From notice 025408-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 19 March 2026, last updated 15 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.