Standing offer: Audiovisual equipment
United Nations Standard Products and Services Code (UNSPSC): 45110000
National Master Standing Offer (NMSO)
Procurement officer
Brian Moore
613-296-8923
brian.moore@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
What do we buy
Audiovisual (AV) equipment commonly consisting of:
- commercial grade sound systems
- microphones
- interpretation equipment
- professional video cameras
- large monitors/displays
- video walls
- digital signage systems
- projectors
- AV control systems
- switchers
- management software
- electronic whiteboards
We also buy services related to:
- AV system review
- installation
- programing
- relocation services for deployment in and around Government of Canada installations
How do we buy
- Standing offers (SO) are used to buy commercial grade AV equipment and related services
- 1 bid solicitation is posted for the requirement and open to all suppliers
- Suppliers are typically integrators authorized to sell, install and maintain various AV equipment manufacturer(s)
- Suppliers compete by offering percentage discounts off of manufacturer supplied dealer price lists. The suppliers are ranked by discount percentage making it easy for clients to find the supplier with the best overall value
- Responsive offers ranked within the top 3 percentage discounts per manufacturer, within any one of the 6 SO regions across Canada are issued a standing offer
- Users normally select the lowest priced suppliers identified within their region, however supplier selection flexibility is permitted when savings to the Government are supported by technical, licensing or best overall value justifications
Socio-economic aspects
Not applicable
Value / Savings / Considerations
As a result of the business volume, economies of scale are generated by the use of the SO. Canada benefits from having quick access to a wide selection of suppliers for AV products and services as well as being able to use an efficient procurement method to fulfill their requirements.