Tender

Tender for Loose Equipment for Scala Arts Centre Worcester

WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

29 May 2026 at 12:15

Summary of the contracting process

Worcester City Council has initiated an open tender process for the provision of loose equipment for the Scala Arts Centre in Worcester, United Kingdom. This procurement opportunity, classified under the radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and related equipment category, is in the tender stage. Interested parties can submit their proposals by 26th June 2026, following the electronic submission instructions available on the Proactis Pro-Contract portal. The enquiry period ends on 15th June 2026. The total estimated contract value is £354,000 gross, with a focus on competitive pricing.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in communication and telecommunication equipment, particularly those familiar with arts centres and similar venues. Companies with a competitive pricing strategy and those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this opportunity appealing, as the lot is marked suitable for SME participation. Engaging in this project can propel business growth through potential long-term collaborations with public authorities like Worcester City Council in the UK sub-central government sector.

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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/050834-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Sep 2026 - 28 Sep 2026 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

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