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Malvern Theatres Auditorium Seat Procurement

MALVERN HILLS DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

12 Dec 2025 at 09:03

Tender

09 Oct 2025 at 06:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Malvern Hills District Council, a sub-central public authority located in Malvern, UK, has recently concluded the procurement process for the Malvern Theatres Auditorium Seat Procurement. This was an open procedure aimed at enhancing the renowned Malvern Theatres, a significant cultural hub within the West Midlands. The procurement, which focuses on goods within the theatre seat category, aligns with the long-term development plans of the Theatres to expand arts access in the region. The award stage was completed on 12 December 2025 with Race Furniture Limited selected as the supplier. The contract, valued at £617,002.82 gross, is set to begin on 26 January 2026 and will conclude on 31 October 2027. This procurement process involves the design and fitting of auditorium seating for both the new Studio 2 and the upgraded Forum Theatre, ahead of a significant site expansion commencing in January 2026.

This tender represents a substantial business growth opportunity, particularly for companies specialising in design and manufacturing of theatre seating and related goods. The open procedure used facilitates a competitive environment where small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can engage actively, as evidenced by Race Furniture Limited's participation and successful awarding of the contract. Businesses focusing on high-quality and innovative seating solutions, capable of meeting the specific requirements laid out for new and upgraded performance spaces, such as retractable seating, and capable of collaborating closely with main construction contractors, are well-suited to such procurements. The project's anticipated impact on the region’s cultural landscape offers not only direct business potential but also broader market exposure by being part of a development of national cultural significance.

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Notice Title

Malvern Theatres Auditorium Seat Procurement

Notice Description

Malvern Theatres is located within the Great Malvern Conservation Area close to the Grade I listed Great Malvern Priory and on the perimeter of the historic Priory Park. The Theatres itself date back to 1885 and today is a leading provider of the arts in the West Midlands, delivering 1800 live performances, film screenings, workshops and classes to an annual audience of 300,000. Artistically, it has national significance attracting world-class performers and companies. The 2000 seat arts complex (across three auditoria) was one of the National Lottery's earliest funded projects and has proved to be one of its greatest success stories. The venue, which is a charity, now runs as an independent theatre with only 1% of its running costs publicly funded. It is ideally poised to help the region 'level up' arts access and opportunity, but this cannot be done within the theatre's existing footprint, which is at capacity in every way. This development will deliver a world class cultural facility in the centre of the Malvern Hills district, with benefits extending to the West Midlands. The investment will transform the current offering at Malvern Theatres, creating life-changing opportunities for young people and specifically those from deprived backgrounds. It will bring economic prosperity to a largely rural economy and have a profound impact on the civic identity of the region. The first phase of the development was completed in the Summer of 2023, which included a new Studio dedicated creative learning space built at the front of the Theatre. Phase 2 is due to commence on site January 2026 with the main contractor under a Design & Build contract. Phase 2 will deliver the following objectives: 1. An extension to the current site to accommodate the following interactive spaces: a. new studio theatre (Studio 2 with retractable seating unit) b. two workshop spaces c. recording studio d. dressing room facilities to serve Studio 2 & The Forum 2. The construction of an external amphitheatre overlooking Priory Park, which will be a major tourist attraction (that will also attract new and different types of productions to Malvern. 3. A technical upgrade of the Forum Theatre, increasing the seating capacity, DDA provisions and improved sight lines. (New seating to complete auditorium) For this procurement we are seeking an auditorium seating contractor to be appointed directly by the client to design and fit out the auditorium seating to Studio 2 and the upgraded Forum Theatre during the client fit out period provided by the main contractor. The successfully auditorium seating contractor will have to liaise with the main contractor during the construction phase to ensure key setting/ co-ordination of the re-raked forum base for the new seating & Studio 2's balcony/ recessed pocket to house the retractable seating unit. Please see the Procurement documents for further information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ab26
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082277-2025
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£514,169 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 31 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MALVERN HILLS DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MALVERN
Postcode
WR14 3AF
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG12 Worcestershire CC

Local Authority
Malvern Hills
Electoral Ward
Great Malvern
Westminster Constituency
West Worcestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RACE FURNITURE

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