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SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF A WEBCASTING AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES SYSTEM

West Midlands Combined Authority

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: West Midlands Combined Authority

Buyer Address: 16 Summer Lane, Birmingham, UKG31, B19 3SD, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement.team@wmca.org.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
255000.0 GBP
Gross: 306000 GBP
Published
07 Jan 2026, 14:09
Deadline
03 Feb 2026, 15:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
goods
CPV
30237240 - Web camera
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is currently reviewing its on-site facilities for the delivery and management of public meetings to improve accessibility for members, and visibility to the public, in advance of proposed legislative changes to meeting protocols, as directed by the UK Government’s recent consultation on remote attendance and proxy voting in local government. The main room will seat up to 43 people, with an adjacent public viewing area for 10 additional people. WMCA are looking to secure the supply and installation of a webcasting solution with works to be completed by 31st May 2026 to coincide with the start of the 2026/27 municipal year.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001105-2026

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 255,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 306,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-30T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-04-29T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical/ Quality assessment (50%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Commercial (30%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Demonstration (20%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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