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Contract Award Notice

Tender for the Supply and Installation of AV Equipment for the Elgar Concert Hall at the University of Birmingham

  • First published: 22 February 2024
  • Last modified: 22 February 2024
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-03edec
Published by:
The University of Birmingham
Authority ID:
AA77971
Publication date:
22 February 2024
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Contract Award Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

Audio Visual is a key component in delivering good teaching and operations at the University

of Birmingham. The University has a strong in-house Audio-Visual team that sets design

standards applicable throughout the institution, handles most design and sign-off tasks,

provides professional advice, and maintains a large collection of over 350 spaces.

The University requires a supplier of Audio-Visual kit who can provide an upgrade for the

existing equipment installed within the Elgar Concert Hall.

The Elgar Concert Hall is situated within the University's Bramall Music Building, which is an

extension of the Aston Webb Building, and sits alongside the Great Hall. The Bramall opened

its doors in June 2012 and includes a 450-seat concert hall (The Elgar Concert Hall)

designed by renowned acoustician Nicholas Edwards of Acoustic Dimensions (Symphony

Hall Birmingham, Symphony Centre Dallas, Royal Shakespeare Theatre). For further

information, please visit: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/bramall/index.aspx

The concert hall and its acoustics can be configured for rehearsals and performances ranging

from solo recitals to full symphony orchestra, 200-strong University Choir, multi-projector

video and music-theatre presentations, and the electroacoustic studios' 100-channel sound

diffusion system.

New requirements for the upgrade will need to be compatible with existing equipment within

the Elgar Concert Hall, and it is a mandatory requirement that delivery of equipment and

installation or configuration will take place during the University's Christmas closed period,

to ensure teaching is not affected.

For the PA System, the University currently owns a stock of various D&B Audiotechnik

speakers (E12, E8, E6, E3, V10P, B6, B4) and amplifiers (D12, D6, D40, EPac), used for

front/side/foldback fills as required, and a small stock of monitor wedges (M6).

Any system design will need to integrate with the above existing equipment.

Equipment will need to be delivered, received, and installed by no later than 14th January

2024.

Full notice text

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1) Name and addresses

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

RC000645

Edgbaston

BIRMINGHAM

B152TT

UK

Contact person: Graham Price

E-mail: g.a.price@bham.ac.uk

NUTS: UKG31

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/index.aspx

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.5) Main activity

Education

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Tender for the Supply and Installation of AV Equipment for the Elgar Concert Hall at the University of Birmingham

II.1.2) Main CPV code

32321200

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

II.1.4) Short description

The University would like to establish a contract for the supply and installation of an

equipment upgrade within the Elgar Concert Hall.

The University's procurement will consist of three Lots as detailed below, and at its

discretion will award a contract to a single supplier for all Lots, or a different supplier for

each of the Lots:

• Lot 1 - PA System

• Lot 2 - Mixing Console & Stage Boxes

• Lot 3 - Lighting Systems

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT: 323 346.04  GBP

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

PA System

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

32321200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG31

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Audio Visual is a key component in delivering good teaching and operations at the University

of Birmingham. The University has a strong in-house Audio-Visual team that sets design

standards applicable throughout the institution, handles most design and sign-off tasks,

provides professional advice, and maintains a large collection of over 350 spaces.

The University requires a supplier of Audio-Visual kit who can provide an upgrade for the

existing equipment installed within the Elgar Concert Hall.

The Elgar Concert Hall is situated within the University's Bramall Music Building, which is an

extension of the Aston Webb Building, and sits alongside the Great Hall. The Bramall opened

its doors in June 2012 and includes a 450-seat concert hall (The Elgar Concert Hall)

designed by renowned acoustician Nicholas Edwards of Acoustic Dimensions (Symphony

Hall Birmingham, Symphony Centre Dallas, Royal Shakespeare Theatre). For further

information, please visit: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/bramall/index.aspx

The concert hall and its acoustics can be configured for rehearsals and performances ranging

from solo recitals to full symphony orchestra, 200-strong University Choir, multi-projector

video and music-theatre presentations, and the electroacoustic studios' 100-channel sound

diffusion system.

New requirements for the upgrade will need to be compatible with existing equipment within

the Elgar Concert Hall, and it is a mandatory requirement that delivery of equipment and

installation or configuration will take place during the University's Christmas closed period,

to ensure teaching is not affected.

For the PA System, the University currently owns a stock of various D&B Audiotechnik

speakers (E12, E8, E6, E3, V10P, B6, B4) and amplifiers (D12, D6, D40, EPac), used for

front/side/foldback fills as required, and a small stock of monitor wedges (M6).

Any system design will need to integrate with the above existing equipment.

Equipment will need to be delivered, received, and installed by no later than 14th January

2024.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Compliance to the Specification / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Aftersales and Technical Back-up / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Delivery, installation, and Training / Weighting: 15

Quality criterion: Sustainability and Environmental / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Standard Supplier Questionnaire / Weighting: 10

Price / Weighting:  30

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Mixing Console & Stage Boxes

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

32342420

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG31

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Audio Visual is a key component in delivering good teaching and operations at the University

of Birmingham. The University has a strong in-house Audio-Visual team that sets design

standards applicable throughout the institution, handles most design and sign-off tasks,

provides professional advice, and maintains a large collection of over 350 spaces.

The University requires a supplier of Audio-Visual kit who can provide an upgrade for the

existing equipment installed within the Elgar Concert Hall.

The Elgar Concert Hall is situated within the University's Bramall Music Building, which is an

extension of the Aston Webb Building, and sits alongside the Great Hall. The Bramall opened

its doors in June 2012 and includes a 450-seat concert hall (The Elgar Concert Hall)

designed by renowned acoustician Nicholas Edwards of Acoustic Dimensions (Symphony

Hall Birmingham, Symphony Centre Dallas, Royal Shakespeare Theatre). For further information, please visit: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/bramall/index.aspx

The concert hall and its acoustics can be configured for rehearsals and performances ranging

from solo recitals to full symphony orchestra, 200-strong University Choir, multi-projector

video and music-theatre presentations, and the electroacoustic studios' 100-channel sound

diffusion system.

New requirements for the upgrade will need to be compatible with existing equipment within

the Elgar Concert Hall, and it is a mandatory requirement that delivery of equipment and

installation or configuration will take place during the University's Christmas closed period,

to ensure teaching is not affected.

The University currently owns a Yamaha CL3 with associated RIO stageboxes, connected via

Dante.

We require any console supplied to be compatible with the existing equipment.

Equipment will need to be delivered, received, and installed by no later than 14th January

2024.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Compliance to the Specification / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Aftersales and Technical Back-up / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Delivery, Installation and Training / Weighting: 15

Quality criterion: Sustainability and Environmental / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Standard Supplier Questionnaire / Weighting: 10

Price / Weighting:  30

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

Lighting System

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

31527260

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG31

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Audio Visual is a key component in delivering good teaching and operations at the University

of Birmingham. The University has a strong in-house Audio-Visual team that sets design

standards applicable throughout the institution, handles most design and sign-off tasks,

provides professional advice, and maintains a large collection of over 350 spaces.

The University requires a supplier of Audio-Visual kit who can provide an upgrade for the

existing equipment installed within the Elgar Concert Hall.

The Elgar Concert Hall is situated within the University's Bramall Music Building, which is an extension of the Aston Webb Building, and sits alongside the Great Hall. The Bramall opened

its doors in June 2012 and includes a 450-seat concert hall (The Elgar Concert Hall)

designed by renowned acoustician Nicholas Edwards of Acoustic Dimensions (Symphony

Hall Birmingham, Symphony Centre Dallas, Royal Shakespeare Theatre). For further

information, please visit: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/bramall/index.aspx

The concert hall and its acoustics can be configured for rehearsals and performances ranging

from solo recitals to full symphony orchestra, 200-strong University Choir, multi-projector

video and music-theatre presentations, and the electroacoustic studios' 100-channel sound

diffusion system.

New requirements for the upgrade will need to be compatible with existing equipment within

the Elgar Concert Hall, and it is a mandatory requirement that delivery of equipment and

installation or configuration will take place during the University's Christmas closed period,

to ensure teaching is not affected.

The profile fixtures which the University currently owns are ETC Source 4's, and any

replacement fixtures supplied must retain compatibility with our current lens stock.

Please note: We recommend suppliers utilise the opportunity to visit the Elgar Concert Hall

as compatibility with our current stage and control room panels may or may not be possible

depending on the solutions offered.

Equipment will need to be delivered, received, and installed by no later than 14th January

2024.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Compliance to the Specification / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Aftersales and Technical Back-up / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Delivery, Installation and Training / Weighting: 15

Quality criterion: Sustainability and Environmental / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Standard Supplier Questionnaire / Weighting: 10

Price / Weighting:  30

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the OJ S:

2023/S 000-023084

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1 and 3

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

29/11/2023

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 6

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

SOUTHBY PRODUCTIONS LLP

OC383379

High Wycombe

UK

NUTS: UKI7

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:

Total value of the contract/lot: : 323 346.04  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

University of Birmingham

Edgbaston

UK

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

21/02/2024

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
32321200 Audio-visual equipment Television projection equipment
31527260 Lighting systems Spotlights
32342420 Studio mixing console Loudspeakers

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

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ID Description
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About the buyer

Main contact:
g.a.price@bham.ac.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
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