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# Framework Agreement for the Supply and Installation of Audiovisual Equipment

[The University of Birmingham](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-university-of-birmingham)

Estimated value

£6,400,000

Published

15 Apr 2026

Deadline

Rolling deadline

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## About this tender

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:

- The design and supply of:
- 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
- The provision of the following services:
- 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

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## CPV classification

Audio-visual equipment Installation services (except software)

Source

Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-066f80-2026-04-15T09:03:04+01:00

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