Tender

Replacement Theatrical and House Lighting, Sound and Projection Equipment

DORCHESTER TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Dec 2020 at 10:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dorchester Town Council is overseeing a public procurement process titled "Replacement Theatrical and House Lighting, Sound and Projection Equipment". This tender falls under the audio-visual equipment industry category and is based in Dorchester, England. Currently at the planning stage, the procurement is open for tenders, with a submission deadline set for 11th January 2021. The contract is expected to start on 15th March 2021 and run until 10th September 2021, with a total estimated value of £200,000 and a minimum contract value of £150,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, indicating broad competition for bidders.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in audio-visual equipment, installation services, and related technologies. Companies with expertise in theatrical lighting, sound systems, and projection equipment, especially small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are well-suited to compete for this contract. By providing innovative solutions to enhance the Corn Exchange’s capabilities, businesses can contribute to the revitalisation of the venue while positioning themselves for further projects within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Replacement Theatrical and House Lighting, Sound and Projection Equipment

Notice Description

Lighting and AV Dorchester Town Council wishes to install/ upgrade the systems for theatrical, house lighting, sound and projection in the Corn Exchange. Lighting To replace the existing theatrical and house lighting system with new fit for purpose. The work will cover: Removal of existing installations. Replacement (and in one case, repositioning) of winches, wire rope systems and associated electrical controls. Replacement of IWBs with suitable equipment capable of carrying both halogen and LED lights, along with any associated data cabling. Replacement of the dimmer racks with a dual-universe, hardwired system providing a minimum of 60 channels. Replace the existing lighting console with one suited to the new installations and the range of performances to take place. All associated data cabling and electrical installations to allow control from technical area and specified locations in the venue. Modifications to the technical area as required. Provide a suitable house lighting system for use before, during and after performances (leaving in place the current high-level LED installations) Sound To replace the existing audio system with new. The work will cover: Removal of existing installations as required. Provision and installation of loudspeakers (suitable for PA/spoken word, recorded backing tracks for performance, small and medium scale live music and cinema projection (5.1 system)) with associated amplification, hardware and rigging. Provision of a digital mixing console suited to the new installations and the range of performances taking place in the venue. Installation of a show relay to the dressing rooms. Installation of all system cabling to allow control from technical area and specified locations in the venue. Projection/AV To replace the existing projection/AV system with new. The work will cover: Removal of existing installations as required. Provision and installation of an electronically operated, tensioned front projection screen (min. 5.5m wide) Provision and installation of a suitable mid-range projector with associated lenses to deliver high quality results on the newly installed screen. All cabling, signal distribution/processing and control systems associated with the above to allow control from technical area. Facilities panels Provision and installation of facilities panels (including Speakon, CAT6, DMX, comms and audio tie lines) in the stage area with all associated cabling to the technical area. Curtains Adaptation of (and where necessary, replacement of) the curtain tracks and curtains to provide clearance from, and suitable framing of, the new projections screen. Provision and installation new curtains to provide end to end coverage of walls in stage area. If you are interested in submitting an expression of interest for this project please complete the EOI form and return it to Mark Tattersall, Artistic Director Dorchester Arts. T: 07875 634173 E: mark@dorchesterarts.org.uk Additional information: Any questions of queries on this project shoudl be addressed to Mark Tattersall, Artistic Director, Dorchester Arts. Telephone - 07875 634173 Email - mark@dorchesterarts.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-628c0119-6b10-447e-8d71-a30fe0a9e0af
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e01e1047-1155-4f1b-bad1-50b5ba98ce70
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32321200 - Audio-visual equipment

32322000 - Multimedia equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Mar 2021 - 10 Sep 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DORCHESTER TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1JF
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Further Information

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