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ESPH CN RDC DLWP Specialist Auditorium Seating (ESPH682 JB)

ROTHER DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

11 Sep 2025 at 14:16

AwardUpdate

22 Jul 2025 at 15:55

Award

22 Jul 2025 at 15:49

Tender

26 Mar 2025 at 18:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "ESPH CN RDC DLWP Specialist Auditorium Seating (ESPH682 JB)" was conducted by Rother District Council, based in Bexhill-on-Sea, United Kingdom. The primary objective was to manufacture and install seating for the De La Warr Pavilion with the possibility of future refurbishment. The procurement category is goods, specifically theatre seats, under an open procedure. The contract, in its completion stage with an award value of £414,894, began on 27th August 2025 and will conclude on 26th August 2026. This process was handled under a legal basis defined by UK legislation 2023/54. The buyer organization, Rother District Council, conducted this procurement process ensuring transparency in their open procedure.

This tender opens opportunities for companies in the auditorium seating manufacturing sector. Businesses adept at providing quality seating solutions, with an understanding of the technical requirements and compliance with regulations, would find this contract advantageous. Despite being awarded to Audience Systems Limited, a large-scale supplier, future similar opportunities could benefit SMEs or other ambitious companies aiming to gain a foothold in the public sector projects across the UK. The open procurement method utilised ensures fair competition, fostering business expansion and potential for firms to showcase innovative and quality solutions.

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Notice Title

ESPH CN RDC DLWP Specialist Auditorium Seating (ESPH682 JB)

Notice Description

The works comprise the manufacture and installation of seating for the existing De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill with the intention for the seats to be reused in the proposed refurbishment of the building in the future. The existing capacity at stalls level is: 636 seats including 2 wheelchair positions and a control area; consisting of 446 seats in the pit and 190 on the podium-level terraces, including 2 wheelchairs. Full specification and details are available in Appendix A of the Tender pack.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f929
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055880-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39111200 - Theatre seats

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£333,333 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£333,333 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£345,745 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£345,745 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
26 Aug 2025 - 26 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROTHER DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Cathy Nelson
Contact Email
procurement@rother.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BEXHILL-ON-SEA
Postcode
TN39 3JX
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rother
Electoral Ward
Bexhill Central
Westminster Constituency
Bexhill and Battle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AUDIENCE SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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