Audio-Visual Support Services for University Graduation Ceremonies

A Contract Award Notice
by EDINBURGH NAPIER UNIVERSITY

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
3 year (est.)
Value
£381K
Sector
MISCELLANEOUS
Published
18 Feb 2026
Delivery
To 17 Feb 2029 (est.)
Deadline
n/a

Related Terms

Location

The City of Edinburgh Council's Usher Hall concert hall, Lothian Rd, Edinburgh EH1 2EA

Geochart for 3 buyers and 1 suppliers

Description

The provision of audio-visual support services to Queen Margaret University and Edinburgh Napier University for their Graduation Ceremonies in the City of Edinburgh Council's Usher Hall venue. These include provision of audio-visual equipment, lighting and electrical connections, and the actual filming, display, projection (and potentially live streaming) and archiving of the Graduation ceremonies for the actual graduation audiences and participants, marketing and PR purposes, and historical records.

Total Quantity or Scope

The Universities require the services of specialist audio-visual companies to film, record and near-live webcast their Graduation Ceremonies that take place in The Usher Hall, Edinburgh. This includes the provision, installation and set-up, and post-event removal of the necessary equipment. These services are vital to the performance of the ceremonies, to ensure that these high-profile, prestigious events are captured and broadcast on the day of Graduations for internal and external participants; for marketing and external affairs purposes; and as an historical archived record to be viewed on the Universities' websites for the foreseeable future.

Award Detail

1 Catalyst Event Production Services (Bridge of Earn)
  • Reference: 410sss-enu-2425-0127-prf763
  • Num offers: 7
  • Value: £380,935
  • Contractor is an SME.

Award Criteria

Production and post-production facilities and resources 15.0
Account Manager and Account Management, including post-event reviews, dispute resolution, escalation routes and contacts 10.0
Technical Innovation and Sustainability, including energy efficient equipment and ethical supply chain 10.0
Project Plan and event project management 15.0
Methodology, composition and rationale of proposed equipment selection 20.0
Delivery of local value add and social benefits, aimed at UG and PG placements, and possibly CPD for ENU/QMU staff 10.0
PRICE 20.0

CPV Codes

  • 79952000 - Event services
  • 92111210 - Advertising film production

Indicators

  • Award on basis of price.

Other Information

(SC Ref:822690)

Reference

  • FTS 014809-2026

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