Tender

Venue Cymru - Arena Conference & Banqueting Chairs

CONWY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

09 Jan 2026 at 14:16

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Conwy County Borough Council is currently engaging in a procurement process titled "Venue Cymru - Arena Conference & Banqueting Chairs," aimed at acquiring high-quality and durable conference and banqueting chairs along with necessary accessories. This tender falls under the furniture industry category and is set in Colwyn Bay, United Kingdom, within the UKL13 region. The procurement method is an open competition, with provisions for below-threshold procurement, and is currently in the tender stage. Interested suppliers should note the key date for submission, which is set for 30th January 2026. The enquiry period ends on 19th January 2026, allowing businesses time to address any questions. The procurement aims to ensure compliance with safety and fire regulations, delivering comfort and resilience for a busy conferencing environment.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the production and delivery of furniture, particularly those focusing on conference and banquet settings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement process is open to fostering growth in small business sectors. A critical evaluation focus will be on quality and price, both of which hold a combined weight in the award criteria. The successful bidder will enter a contract period from 16th February 2026 to 15th February 2027, offering a substantial timeframe to establish business relationships and expand operational capabilities in the public procurement market. Businesses that can efficiently produce high-quality furnishings meeting the required standards will find this tender particularly advantageous.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Venue Cymru - Arena Conference & Banqueting Chairs

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking a suitable Supplier (the 'Supplier(s)') for the supply and delivery of new high-quality, durable Conference and Banqueting Chairs, plus accessories suitable for use within a busy conferencing and event environment. The chairs will be required to offer comfort and resilience under heavy use, and meet all relevant safety and fire regulations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0602f7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001911-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£115,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£115,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CONWY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@conwy.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COLWYN BAY
Postcode
LL29 0GG
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire
Delivery Location
TLL13 Conwy and Denbighshire
Local Authority
Conwy
Electoral Ward
Rhiw
Westminster Constituency
Clwyd North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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