Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c37-0070-724b-b00a-db0da74e529e/provision-of-av-services-039-2019 closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Provision of AV Services 039-2019 [Manchester City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/manchester-city-council) Estimated value £170,000 Published 26 Mar 2019 Deadline Closed 1 May 2019 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Manchester Central is currently looking for a Contractor to provide a range of Audio-Visual Services at Manchester Central. The Contract will be for a period of three (3) years from the commencement date of services. The successful bidder will be the sole supplier of: • Provision of AV services within Exchange Auditorium. The successful bidder will invoice Manchester Central directly for the provision of Exchange Auditorium AV services. The successful bidder will purchase the fixed auditorium AV equipment from Manchester Central upon commencement of the Contract and will be responsible for the management and upkeep of the equipment thereafter (as detailed in Appendix 6). At the end of the Contract, the successful bidder will offer Manchester Central the opportunity to acquire the fixed Exchange Auditorium equipment at market value. • Provision of AV services for basic Client packages at fixed rates, such basic packages will be included into the venue sale by Manchester Central (Appendix 2). The successful bidder will invoice Manchester Central directly for the provision of basic Client packages. • Provision of free AV services for a number of Manchester Central's events, including annual staff conferences, client sales visits and basic internal meetings, including use of any fixed equipment. The successful bidder will be Manchester Central's preferred supplier for: • Provision of AV services for bespoke Client packages, of which prices have been directly agreed with Manchester Central's Clients. The successful bidder will invoice Clients directly for bespoke packages. The successful bidder will make an investment of: • Minimum £22,000, to be spent on fixed digital screens between 65" and 85" including installation, in the following eleven rooms. Exchange rooms 1 to 7, Central rooms 3 and 4, and Cobden rooms 1 and 2. Final specification to be agreed between Manchester Central and the successful bidder. This is a free of charge facility for clients to use and only increased client needs will become part of the revenue stream. Additional information: ### Please apply by registering via [procontract.due-north.com](https://procontract.due-north.com) Read full description ## CPV classification Audio-visual equipment Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/3b4db353-9dc6-4f58-a786-1d1ef01a6484) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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