Award

Theatre Control Equipment

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Oct 2025 at 11:25

Tender

15 Sep 2025 at 09:38

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford has recently concluded a procurement process for "Theatre Control Equipment" in the category of goods, specifically lighting equipment and electric lamps. This tender focused on upgrading the control desks for lighting and sound at the New Adelphi Theatre, a venue both for performing arts education and professional events. The procurement method was an open competition conducted below the financial threshold. The award was made on 2nd October 2025 to Adlib Audio Limited, with the contract period commencing on 20th October 2025 and set to conclude on 1st April 2026. The procurement was part of the tender process initiated earlier, with the tender notice having been published on 15th September 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of theatre and venue equipment, particularly those specialising in audio-visual technologies and stage control systems. SMEs, such as the awarded Adlib Audio Limited, are well-suited for this kind of tender due to the below-threshold nature of the open competition, enabling smaller enterprises to compete effectively. The focus on upgrading essential infrastructure within the performing arts sector highlights a lucrative market for companies dedicated to innovative and high-quality control equipment, enhancing both the educational and professional capabilities of the theatre environment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Theatre Control Equipment

Notice Description

The New Adelphi Theatre at the University of Salford is both a centre for Performing Arts education and a professional receiving venue. Now 9 years since opening, we are looking to update and upgrade the lighting and sound control desks within the venue to accommodate the broad range of demands on the space.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059a03
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062107-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

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


CPV Codes

31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps

32340000 - Microphones and loudspeakers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£96,808 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20252 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 1 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-finance@salford.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4WT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADLIB AUDIO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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