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SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF A WEBCASTING AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES SYSTEM

Tender Overview

LOCATION

United Kingdom, United Kingdom

VALUE

£306,000

DEADLINE

February 03, 2026 at 15:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

30237240

REFERENCE

001105-2026

Project Timeline

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Original 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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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • Not be subject to mandatory exclusion grounds as defined by relevant UK public procurement regulations.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Be a legally constituted and registered business entity capable of entering into a contract in the UK.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Provide a comprehensive webcasting solution.
  • Include installation services for the webcasting system.
  • Design the system to accommodate a main meeting room for up to 43 people.
  • Design the system to accommodate an adjacent public viewing area for 10 additional people.
  • Ensure the system improves accessibility for meeting members.
  • Ensure the system enhances visibility for the public attending meetings.
  • The solution must be capable of supporting proposed legislative changes related to remote attendance and proxy voting in local government.
  • Provide associated services beyond just supply and installation (e.g., maintenance, support, training, as implied by "associated services system").
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • No explicit financial requirements (e.g., minimum turnover, financial stability) are stated in the provided tender information.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Submit the bid by 2026-02-03 15:00:00.
  • Submit the bid exclusively through the BravoSolutions platform.
  • Ensure the proposed works are completed by 31st May 2026.

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Summary:
West Midlands Combined Authority seeks a webcasting and associated services system for public meetings, valued at £255,000, to be installed by May 31, 2026, with bids due by February 3, 2026, via BravoSolutions.

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67
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender outlines a clear need for a webcasting system but suffers from severe incompleteness due to the absence of any tender documents, leading to a lack of detailed specifications, evaluation criteria, and contractual terms. While the project scope and timeline are defined, the lack of comprehensive requirements and supporting documentation poses significant risks to fairness, clarity, and successful procurement.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance100/100

The tender mentions mandatory exclusion grounds as per UK regulations, which is standard. However, the absence of full tender documents makes it impossible to assess compliance with all procedural requirements, especially regarding transparency and equal treatment, as detailed specifications and evaluation criteria are missing. The 'Competitive flexible procedure' is a valid UK procedure.

Absence of full tender documents (specifications, terms, evaluation criteria) makes it impossible to fully assess legal compliance and risks non-compliance with transparency and equal treatment principles.
Clarity40/100

The overall objective and project timeline are clear. However, the technical requirements are high-level and lack specific details, particularly regarding the 'comprehensive webcasting solution' and how it should 'support proposed legislative changes.' The 'associated services' are only implied, not explicitly defined, which is a major ambiguity.

Vague technical specifications (e.g., 'comprehensive webcasting solution,' 'improve accessibility,' 'enhance visibility,' 'support proposed legislative changes').
'Associated services' are implied rather than explicitly defined, leading to uncertainty about scope.
Completeness83/100

This is the tender's weakest point. The complete absence of any attached documents (specifications, terms and conditions, contract draft, evaluation criteria, pricing schedules) renders the tender fundamentally incomplete. Key financial requirements (e.g., minimum turnover) are also missing.

No tender documents attached (specifications, terms, contract, evaluation criteria).
Missing explicit financial requirements (e.g., minimum turnover, financial stability checks).
Fairness60/100

The lack of detailed specifications, evaluation criteria, and full tender documents creates a highly unfair bidding environment. Bidders cannot accurately understand what is required, how their bids will be judged, or the full scope of the contract, making it difficult to submit competitive and compliant offers. This could disadvantage smaller or less experienced bidders.

Absence of evaluation criteria makes fair assessment impossible.
Lack of detailed specifications prevents bidders from understanding the true scope and requirements, hindering fair competition.
Practicality40/100

The project timeline for completion by May 31, 2026, is tight given the submission deadline and the need for a comprehensive system installation. The lack of detailed requirements and documents will likely lead to numerous clarification questions, potentially delaying the process. The absence of financial requirements could attract unsuitable bidders, complicating evaluation.

Tight project completion deadline (May 31, 2026) given the tender's current state and potential for delays due to clarifications.
Lack of detailed requirements will likely necessitate extensive clarification rounds, impacting efficiency.
Data Consistency100/100

The provided information is internally consistent, but its limited scope makes a thorough consistency check difficult. The automated check's 'No e-submission' flag contradicts the explicit instruction to use BravoSolutions, but the explicit instruction is prioritized.

CPV code 'Web camera' is too generic for a 'webcasting and associated services system,' potentially misrepresenting the procurement's scope.
Sustainability0/100

No specific sustainability (environmental, social, or innovation) criteria or considerations are mentioned in the provided information. This is a missed opportunity, especially for a public authority.

Absence of any green procurement, social, or innovation criteria.

Strengths

Clear project objective and context (legislative changes).
Specific room capacities provided.
Explicit completion deadline for works.
Use of an e-procurement platform (BravoSolutions) for submission.

Concerns

Critical: Complete absence of any tender documents (specifications, terms, evaluation criteria, contract draft).
Lack of detailed technical specifications, making it difficult for bidders to propose appropriate solutions.
Missing explicit financial requirements for bidders.
'Associated services' are implied rather than clearly defined, creating ambiguity.
Absence of evaluation criteria, hindering fair and transparent assessment.

Recommendations

1. Immediately publish all essential tender documents, including detailed technical specifications, terms and conditions, contract draft, and explicit evaluation criteria.
2. Clearly define the scope of 'associated services' (e.g., maintenance, support, training) with specific requirements and expected service levels.
3. Introduce appropriate financial requirements (e.g., minimum turnover, financial stability checks) to ensure bidder capability.

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