Award

Equipment for The Loom Event Space

OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

18 Feb 2026 at 14:29

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council has completed its procurement process for specialist audio-visual, stage, and lighting equipment for The Loom Event Space. The tender, which falls under the goods category, utilised a direct procurement method labelled as 'below threshold - without competition' due to its nature. This award valued at £35,369.40, including VAT, has been granted to Prolight Concepts K Ltd, a local supplier based in Colne, Lancashire. The procurement procedure was initiated under the legal framework provided by the UKPGA 2023/54 and aimed to gather quotations from local companies. Given that Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council is a public authority operating within the sub-central government, potential suppliers should keep in mind its prioritisation of local businesses and SMEs. The contract period is set to begin on 19th February 2026 and end on 31st March 2026.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in multimedia equipment, lighting systems, and sound apparatus to collaborate with regional councils on future projects. The procurement favoured local engagement, making it ideal for SMEs looking to expand their footprint within the public sector. Businesses that offer innovative solutions in the fields of audio-visual, lighting, and stage technology would particularly benefit from similar opportunities to forge partnerships with public authorities that appreciate local expertise and competitive pricing. Suppliers looking to enter this market should consider maintaining robust lines of communication with organisations like Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council to stay updated on potential future procurement initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Equipment for The Loom Event Space

Notice Description

Purchase specialist items from an Audio Visual, stage and lighting point of view. In line with procurement, we sourced three quotations from local companies but due to the items needed the lowest quote was still over PS30k once we included the VAT. This report as asking to go with Prolight Concepts who are the lowest quotation at PS29,474.50 plus VAT which totals PS35,369.40

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06572c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014827-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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

CPV Codes

31527260 - Lighting systems

32322000 - Multimedia equipment

32330000 - Apparatus for sound, video-recording and reproduction

32340000 - Microphones and loudspeakers

32350000 - Parts of sound and video equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,369 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Angela Lorraine Porter
Contact Email
commercial.procurementunit@oldham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OLDHAM
Postcode
OL1 1HD
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Oldham
Electoral Ward
Coldhurst
Westminster Constituency
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROLIGHT CONCEPTS K

Further Information

Notice Documents

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