Award

Professional Event Stage Studio lighting equipment

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 May 2025 at 11:25

Tender

01 May 2025 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Professional Event Stage Studio lighting equipment" was conducted by the University of Exeter, located in Exeter, United Kingdom. This tender is part of the goods category, specifically focusing on lighting systems for use in various performance and studio spaces within the university. The procurement followed an open competition method, below threshold, ensuring a wide opportunity for interested suppliers. The award stage of the procurement has been completed, with the contract being active from 12th June 2025 to 11th June 2026. Key dates included the awarding of the contract on 22nd May 2025. The main performance location is situated in the South West of England, covering the UKK4 region.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, predominantly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in professional lighting and related equipment. The contract, awarded to Adlib Audio Ltd, an SME based in Prescot, highlights the market potential for businesses that can offer competitive pricing and innovative solutions within the lighting industry. Companies specialising in advanced lighting systems and those seeking to expand their portfolio in the provision of goods to educational institutions are particularly well-suited to pursue such procurement opportunities. The focus on industry-standard equipment will enable the successful supplier to showcase its products in an educational and creative environment, potentially leading to further business opportunities within the academic sector.

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Notice Title

Professional Event Stage Studio lighting equipment

Notice Description

This equipment is for the Department of Communications, Drama and Film where it will fulfil a number of purposes. The ETC control desk is replacing an older console in our main performance space and will give students the opportunity to work with industry-standard state-of-the-art lighting programming equipment. The profiles, wash lights and fresnels will be spread across our 6 practical studio spaces to be used for events, performances and video shoots. These are adding to our existing stock of the same equipment, which we have been using for the last couple of years https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/supplier/publictenders?B=UK quote and include https://

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050b8d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028063-2025
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

31527260 - Lighting systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£129,490 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jun 2025 - 11 Jun 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
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
Leah Jones
Contact Email
l.jones@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1392723757

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADLIB AUDIO

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