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
3 buyers
- Edinburgh Napier University Edinburgh
- Queen Margaret University Musselburgh
1 supplier
- Catalyst Event Production Services Bridge of Earn
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)
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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