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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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05 Jun 2026 at 15:33

Summary of the contracting process

Stevenage Borough Council is inviting tenders for the "SBC 0626 Phase 2 Provision of Stage Lighting Supply Equipment at the Gordon Craig Theatre Stevenage". This procurement falls under the industry category of lighting equipment and electric lamps, specifically targeting the enhancement of stage and house lighting systems with energy-efficient LED alternatives. Located in Stevenage, UKH23, this opportunity is at the tender stage with a submission deadline of 10th July 2026, at 12:00 BST. The process follows an open procedure with the aim to award the contract by 7th August 2026, under the legal authority of UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in innovative lighting solutions. With a contract value estimated at £270,000, it holds promising prospects for companies experienced in providing cutting-edge LED technology and lighting systems compliant with environmental sustainability standards. The open procedure ensures fair competition, particularly benefiting enterprises proficient in balancing cost-efficiency with quality, as the evaluation criteria heavily weigh price at 80% and quality at 20%. Businesses equipped to reduce energy consumption and enhance operational efficiency in theatre settings are well-suited to compete.

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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://in-tendhost.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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06af23
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053702-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Aug 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Post Town
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

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