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SBC 0626 Phase 2 Provision of Stage Lighting Supply Equipment at the Gordon Craig Theatre Stevenage

Stevenage Borough Council

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15 Sep 2026 at 14:28

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07 Aug 2026 at 15:56

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TenderUpdate

08 Jun 2026 at 11:30

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05 Jun 2026 at 16:33

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Summary of the contracting process

Stevenage Borough Council procured stage lighting and house lighting equipment for the Gordon Craig Theatre in Stevenage. The requirement covers modern production and venue lighting systems, including replacement of tungsten and incandescent sources with LED alternatives. The project is intended to support the theatre’s current and future programme while reducing energy consumption, operating costs, embodied carbon and maintenance time, in line with the Theatres Green Book. This is a goods requirement for lighting equipment, lamps and light fittings. Delivery and installation activity is at the Gordon Craig Theatre in Stevenage. The council is the public-sector buyer, with the requirement focused on supplying equipment suitable for theatre production lighting and house lighting systems rather than general commercial or domestic lighting.

The procurement is complete and awarded following an open procedure. Six bids were received, with five reaching the final stage. The contract was awarded on 7 August 2026 to Stage Electrics Partnership Limited, trading as Stage Electrics. The awarded value was £270,000 excluding VAT (£324,000 including VAT), with an award period stated as 24 August to 27 November 2026 and a standstill period ending on 18 August 2026. The contract was signed on 19 August 2026 for £267,750.80 excluding VAT (£321,300.96 including VAT), with a contract period from 19 August 2026 to 18 August 2027. Bids were assessed on price at 80% and quality at 20%. Enquiries closed on 26 June 2026 and tender submissions closed on 10 July 2026.

This award demonstrates a requirement for a specialist stage-lighting supplier able to provide theatre production and house-lighting equipment as part of a modernisation programme. A credible competitor would need product knowledge covering LED stage and venue lighting, lamps, fittings and systems suitable for live performance environments, together with the technical ability to align equipment with existing or future theatre installations. Experience of reducing energy use, running costs, embodied carbon and maintenance requirements would be relevant to the council’s objectives. The successful supplier was recorded as an SME, showing that the scale and technical scope can be delivered by a focused specialist rather than only a large national contractor. Suppliers should also be able to evidence quality alongside competitive pricing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SBC 0626 Phase 2 Provision of Stage Lighting Supply Equipment at the Gordon Craig Theatre Stevenage

Notice Description

Stevenage Borough Council are currently seeking tenders for a supplier to provide stage lighting and house lighting systems in-line with modern installations supporting the current and future programme the Gordon Craig Theatre Offers. The primary objectives of the project are detailed clearly in the Specification. The key items to note are the reduction in running costs and energy usage achieved by changing from tungsten/incandescent light sources to LED alternatives across the production and house lighting systems. Reducing the overall operational embodied carbon of the venues is in line with recommendations in the Theatres Green Book and reducing the time spent maintaining these systems. The tender documents can be accessed from the 'Current Tenders' area of the Supply Hertfordshire website https://intendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home and selecting the 'View Details' button of this project. Please note the deadline for returns and allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted. Any questions relating to this tender should be made via correspondence on the website and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06af23
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087353-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps

31520000 - Lamps and light fittings

31521000 - Lamps

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£267,750 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20262 months ago
Contract Period
19 Aug 2026 - 18 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Stevenage Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STEVENAGE
Postcode
SG1 1HN
Postcode Area
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC
Local Authority
Stevenage
Electoral Ward
Old Town
Westminster Constituency
Stevenage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Stage Electrics Partnership Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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