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Provision of Audio Visual (AV) services for Scottish Ministers

Scottish Government

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Scottish Government

Buyer Address: Marine Directorate, Marine Laboratory, 375 Victoria Road, Torry, Aberdeen, UKM, AB11 9DB

Contact Name: Bob McLeod

Contact Email: bob.mcleod@gov.scot

Contact Telephone: +44 1312442500

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
n/a
Published
05 Dec 2025, 00:00
Deadline
06 Jan 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
79952000
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Public Contracts Scotland

Description

Scottish Government regularly holds events for which a professional and reliable Audio Visual (AV) provision of service is required. Requirements for individual events are dependent on a range of factors including: location, national priorities and scale of the event.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC544968

Link Title: Provision of Audio Visual (AV) services for Scottish Ministers

Link Description: Scottish Government regularly holds events for which a professional and reliable Audio Visual (AV) provision of service is required. Requirements for individual events are dependent on a range of factors including: location, national priorities and scale of the event.

Lots

Lot Description: Scottish Government regularly holds events for which a professional and reliable Audio Visual (AV) provision of service is required. Requirements for individual events are dependent on a range of factors including: location, national priorities and scale of the event.

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: There will be an option for 2x 12 month extensions included within the contract at the discretion of the Scottish Government

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical

Documents

Document Title: Provision of Audio Visual (AV) services for Scottish Ministers

Document Description: Scottish Government regularly holds events for which a professional and reliable Audio Visual (AV) provision of service is required. Requirements for individual events are dependent on a range of factors including: location, national priorities and scale of the event.

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