Awarded without open competition
Awarded without open competition. The buyer went directly to one or a few suppliers instead of advertising the contract. Procurement rules allow this only in specific cases, such as extreme urgency, when only one supplier can do the work, or for call-offs from an existing framework.
Key facts
- Buyer
- University of Gloucestershire · Body governed by public law
- Supplier
- GVAV Limited
- Value
- £1,050,000
- Procedure
- Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
- Sector
- Telecoms equipment · Audio-visual equipment (CPV 32321200)
- Region
- South West
- Official notice
- 082823-2026 on Find a Tender
- Timeline
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- Contract date1 Sep 2026
- Published1 Sep 2026Published the same day
Description
Direct award via Lot 2, 3 and 4 of NHS SBS Audio Visual Solutions & Integrated Operating Theatres 2 framework agreement. (ref: SBS10245). The contract will provide compatibility with existing equipment installed across the university. Additional information: The call off contract is for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further period of up to 24 months.
About the supplier
GVAV Limited: every public contract they have won, plus their Companies House record (company 04141235).