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Cambridge City Council - Clay Farm Sound and Light Installation

CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL

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28 Jan 2025 at 14:22

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cambridge City Council is inviting tenders for the installation of sound and lighting systems at the Clay Farm Centre in Trumpington, Cambridge. This project involves the installation of wired lighting bars, a range of lighting fixtures, a lighting controller, digital audio desk, stage mics, speakers, and other necessary fittings. The procurement falls under the “Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment” industry category. The open procurement method is being used with a total budget of £41,000. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 28th February 2025, and the contract is set to commence on 28th March 2025, running until 26th September 2025. The project is suitable for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in theatrical and audio-visual equipment and installations. The contract's size and scope make it ideal for SMEs looking to expand their portfolios in the public sector and enhance their credibility by working with a well-known public body like Cambridge City Council. Companies with expertise in installing sound and light systems in community centres or similar venues would be well-suited for this opportunity, as it involves comprehensive installations tailored for a multifunctional venue.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cambridge City Council - Clay Farm Sound and Light Installation

Notice Description

Clay Farm Centre is a large community centre in Trumpington, Cambridge which encompasses a library, cafe area, dance studio, various meeting rooms, a large hall, a large Doctors Surgery on the second floor, and 20 residential apartments over the third and fourth floors. The hall is 250 seated/400 standing with raked seating, sprung floor, projector, screen and small PA. We are currently developing the arts and culture programme at the centre in partnership with Library Presents, Corn Exchange, Folk Festival, local theatre groups, comedy and music promoters. To support and enable this programme development we need to install a theatrical lighting system and sound system. The total budget is PS41,000. The procurement will include: * Installation of wired lighting bars with connections for power, DMX and XLR. * A small range of lighting fixtures to include profiles, washes and moving heads * Lighting controller * All fittings and connecting cables * Digital audio desk and stage box * Speakers and amplifiers * Stage mics * Stage monitors * Mic stands, DIs and cables * Flight cases for the audio desk, lighting controller and a road trunk for mics, cables and stands * Any additional wall sockets and wiring

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f05b0815-430b-471d-b8a8-365af5e4a456
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7156e13d-d3a6-4a1d-969f-cfe9ac24cde7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Mar 2025 - 26 Sep 2025 6-12 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
CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 3QJ
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Market
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Further Information

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