Estimated Value
Up to £24,840
Deadline
1 June 2026
Published
4 June 2026
Type
goods
Overview
Provision of Parliamentary TV for Sanctuary House. Used by Ministers, Secretary of State, Private Offices, Press Office and Communications. It is a live signal streamed from Parliament for speeches, debates, committees and other Parliamentary business.
AI Analysis
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UK Parliament needs to supply and install television equipment and systems at Sanctuary House so that Ministers, their private offices, press teams, and communications staff can watch live Parliament TV. The system will receive a live signal from Parliament showing speeches, debates, committees, and other parliamentary proceedings.
Requirements
- Equipment must be capable of receiving and displaying live Parliament TV signal
- System must be suitable for use in a ministerial/government office environment
- Must support multiple simultaneous users across different departments (Ministers, Secretary of State, Private Offices, Press Office, Communications)
- Installation must be completed at Sanctuary House
- No specific certifications or qualifications mentioned in the notice — check the full tender documents for technical standards, security clearance requirements, or compliance with government IT policies
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Supply TV equipment (screens/displays, receivers, or streaming devices) capable of receiving Parliament TV signal
- Install equipment at Sanctuary House in locations serving Ministers, Secretary of State offices, Private Offices, Press Office, and Communications team
- Commission the system to ensure live Parliament TV signal is accessible and working across all designated areas
- Potentially provide training or handover documentation to end users on how to access and use the system
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a relatively straightforward supply and installation contract — not a long-term service or support contract (unless stated in full documents). Focus on the upfront delivery, not ongoing maintenance.
- 2Sanctuary House is a government office building, so expect security requirements, access restrictions, and coordination with government facilities management — ask early about building access, installation windows, and site rules.
- 3The phrase 'live signal streamed from Parliament' suggests the equipment needs to connect to an existing Parliament broadcast feed — you'll need to understand what signal format Parliament provides and ensure your equipment is compatible.
- 4'Used by Ministers and Press Office' flags this as a high-profile, sensitive installation — quality, reliability, and professionalism in delivery matter more than cost alone.
- 5The variety of users (Ministers, Private Offices, Press Office) suggests you may need to install multiple screens or a networked system in different rooms — clarify the scope of locations and number of endpoints in the full tender documents.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you're a small AV or IT installer without direct links to Parliament's broadcast infrastructure, consider partnering with or subcontracting to a larger broadcast technology provider who already understands Parliament's signal specifications and compliance requirements.
- Government contracts often score heavily on 'social value' — highlight any apprenticeships, local hiring, or sustainability measures in your bid, even for a straightforward installation job.
- Contact Parliament's Facilities or Broadcast Services team early (before submitting a bid) to understand the exact signal format, connectivity method, and any mandatory equipment suppliers or pre-approved vendors — this will prevent costly mistakes and wasted tender effort.
Award Details
Whitehall TV Services Ltd
£24,840
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Whitehall TV Services Ltd
1 contract wonlatest 4 Jun 2026ends 31 Oct 2026£24,840
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Whitehall TV Services Ltd is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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Key Dates
Published
4 June 2026
Submission deadline
1 June 2026
Notice type
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