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Retractable Seating for Victoria Hall

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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29 Oct 2025 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has completed a procurement process for the manufacture, supply, and installation of retractable seating at Victoria Hall, Keighley. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically targeting seats, chairs, and related products. The procurement process was conducted using a limited competition method, classified as below threshold. The contract was awarded to Audience Systems Limited on 16th October 2025, with the contract being active as of that date. The procurement stage has reached completion with the contract valid until 31st March 2026, for a total contract value of £136,452. The delivery address is specified within the region of UKE in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the seating and furniture manufacturing industry, particularly those capable of delivering specialised seating solutions. Companies that specialise in the manufacture and installation of theatre or performance hall seating solutions would find this contract highly relevant. The limited competition method suggests that smaller businesses, particularly those able to provide tailored solutions efficiently, could also be well-suited to such procurement opportunities. Engaging in projects like this could facilitate broader market entry and further establish a business's reputation within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Retractable Seating for Victoria Hall

Notice Description

Manufacture, supply and installation of retractable seating in Victoria Hall, Keighley

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d650
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069408-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
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

39110000 - Seats, chairs and related products, and associated parts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£136,452 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20253 weeks ago
Contract Period
15 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tendering@bradford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AUDIENCE SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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