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Venue Cymru Futures Project - Supply and Installation of PA System

CONWY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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10 Mar 2026 at 10:30

Summary of the contracting process

Conwy County Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the "Venue Cymru Futures Project - Supply and Installation of PA System." This procurement involves the replacement of the public address system at Venue Cymru Arena, situated in Colwyn Bay, North Wales (Region UKL13). The procurement utilised a direct award method, in alignment with the audio solution specifications outlined in a recent tender, ensuring brand and technical consistency. The awarded supplier is LSI Projects Ltd. of Surrey. A key milestone includes the contract signature scheduled for 20th March 2026, with the contract period spanning from 23rd March 2026 to 30th July 2027. This procurement, categorised under the apparatus for sound recording and reproduction, offers opportunities in the technical infrastructure domain within the public authority's regulatory framework.

This tender presents a strategic growth opportunity for businesses in the sound and audio industry, particularly those with experience in PA systems and audio solutions integration. Companies able to provide seamless compatibility with existing technical infrastructures would find this contract especially advantageous. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by the suitability criteria, are encouraged to participate, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality brand-specific equipment that aligns with the council's long-term strategic and operational goals. Such involvement not only strengthens business portfolios but also enhances relationships with local government entities in Wales.

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Notice Title

Venue Cymru Futures Project - Supply and Installation of PA System

Notice Description

Conwy County Borough Council is replacing the PA system for the Venue Cymru Arena. The system will be sourced to align with the audio solution selected in the recent Venue Cymru Futures Technical Infrastructure tender, ensuring brand and technical consistency across all venue audio equipment.

Procurement Information

The system must be procured in accordance with the audio solution specified within the recent Venue Cymru Futures Technical Infrastructure tender. This approach will ensure full alignment in both brand and technical standards across all audio equipment deployed within the venue. Adhering to the specifications and strategic direction established through the Futures Technical Infrastructure tender will support seamless integration with current and future venue technologies. It will also streamline system management processes and deliver efficiencies by reducing long-term maintenance requirements, minimising staff training needs, and ensuring consistent operational performance across the venue's audio infrastructure. This intention of the possibility of making a future direct award was set out in the earlier tender documentation - in accordance with section 8 of schedule 5 within the Procurement Act 2023.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06660e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021213-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32330000 - Apparatus for sound, video-recording and reproduction

32340000 - Microphones and loudspeakers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£478,949 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 30 Jul 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
CONWY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified

Local Authority
Conwy
Electoral Ward
Rhiw
Westminster Constituency
Clwyd North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LSI PROJECTS

Further Information

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