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Venue Cymru Futures Project - Supply and Installation of PA System

CONWY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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11 Mar 2026 at 16:50

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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10 Mar 2026 at 10:30

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Conwy County Borough Council is undertaking the Venue Cymru Futures Project, focusing on the supply and installation of a PA system for the Venue Cymru Arena, located in Colwyn Bay, UKL13, United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised is a direct award, currently in the award stage, with a pending status as of 11th March 2026. This tender aligns with Welsh devolved regulations and follows the legal basis set out by the Procurement Act 2023. The contract period begins on 25th March 2026 and concludes on 30th July 2027. The main procurement category is goods, specifically targeting the industry sector involving microphones, loudspeakers, and other sound apparatus. The standstill period is set to end on 23rd March 2026, with the contract signature projected for 24th March 2026.

The tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in audio equipment and integration services, especially small to medium-sized enterprises. Companies with expertise in implementing audio solutions that ensure seamless technology integration and efficient long-term management would be well-suited to compete for similar projects. The direct award procurement method streamlines the process, enabling businesses to contribute to Venue Cymru's technological advancements while minimising operational disruptions. This procurement not only supports technological consistency across the venue's audio infrastructure but also encourages vendor engagement and strategic alignment in the audio industry sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Venue Cymru Futures Project - Supply and Installation of PA System

Notice Description

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.

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06660f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022008-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20266 days ago
Contract Period
25 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Notice Documents

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