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CPU 8167 Equipment purchase Theatre Royal

NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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20 Jan 2026 at 15:57

Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham City Council has procured a contract titled "CPU 8167 Equipment purchase Theatre Royal" for the supply and commissioning of replacement theatrical communications equipment to the Theatre Royal Concert Hall. This procurement process falls under the industry category of "Lighting equipment and electric lamps" with additional relevance to "Electrical equipment and apparatus" and "Television and radio receivers, and sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus". The process, which uses a direct award procurement method, was completed with the award dated 31st December 2025. The contract, valued at £88,450.36, is set to run from 12th November 2025 until 28th May 2026. The Theatre Royal Concert Hall is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, and the procurement was specifically designed for the delivery to this region. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage with the contract published on 20th January 2026.

This tender provides a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in the production or supply of lighting and electric equipment, as well as those specialised in sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus. Particularly suited for large-scale suppliers, the contract reflects a significant investment by the Nottingham City Council in upgrading the communications systems at a prominent cultural venue. Therefore, businesses with capabilities in theatrical communication systems and fulfilling government contracts in the East Midlands may find growth potential from this contract. The direct award method used suggests that businesses with established expertise and reputation in this sector are more likely to succeed in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

CPU 8167 Equipment purchase Theatre Royal

Notice Description

Supply and commissioning of replacement Theatrical Comms to TRCH

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0588a601-5a8e-4c08-a0f6-99009ab00fee
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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


CPV Codes

31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps

31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus

32300000 - Television and radio receivers, and sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£88,450 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£88,450 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20251 months ago
Contract Period
12 Nov 2025 - 28 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 3NG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AUTOGRAPH SOUND RECORDING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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