This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Jul 2026 at 13:29

Tender

29 May 2026 at 12:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by Worcester City Council for the provision of loose equipment for the Scala Arts Centre in Worcester, within the UK region UKG12. Initiated through an open tender procedure, this contract has seen its award stage completed as of 9th July 2026, with the successful bid pending formalisation. The key procurement category is goods with the specific focus on radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and related equipment. The total gross award value for this opportunity is £289,875.67. The intended contract period is from 31st July 2026 to 28th September 2026, following the standstill period ending on 21st July 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in communication equipment and service delivery within the sub-central government sector. Being an open procedure, the process encouraged a competitive environment, evidenced by four bids submitted in the final stage all from SMEs. Businesses adept at supplying and installing technical equipment and effectively navigating public procurement processes can leverage similar opportunities for expanding their market presence by aligning with the requirements of public sector organisations like Worcester City Council.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Tender for Loose Equipment for Scala Arts Centre Worcester

Notice Description

Worcester City Council require the supply, delivery and (where specified) installation of loose equipment for the Scala Arts Centre Worcester. Please see the Procurement Documents for further information. The Council is using the e-procurement portal known as the Proactis Pro-Contract portal https://procontract.due-north.com to conduct this procurement exercise. To gain access to the procurement documents, bidders will need to register their company details at the above website. Once registered, bidders will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the procurement documents. Bidders will need to search for the invitation under Worcester City Council and then electronically submit an expression of interest and follow the online instructions to view the procurement documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a8e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064755-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£295,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£295,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£241,563 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 28 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR1 2EY
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG12 Worcestershire CC

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Cathedral
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADLIB AUDIO

Further Information

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