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Auditorium Seating Replacement and Installation Works at Chelmsford Theatre

Chelmsford City Council

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15 Sep 2026 at 12:27

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Summary of the contracting process

Chelmsford City Council is procuring auditorium seating replacement and installation works at Chelmsford Theatre on Duke Street, Chelmsford. The requirement covers the design, manufacture, supply, delivery, installation, testing and commissioning of a complete seating solution. It includes fixed and removable theatre seats, wheelchair and companion seating positions, floor-fixing systems, seat numbering, sponsor plaques, storage trolleys, spare parts, warranties and aftercare support. The contractor will work with Citizens Design Bureau and the theatre team to deliver a fully operational auditorium that improves customer comfort and experience, while maintaining or improving seating capacity where possible. The work is classified as theatre seating and refurbishment, and delivery is in the Chelmsford area. This is a works procurement for one seating replacement project.

The procurement has reached tender: Chelmsford City Council invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. Potential bidders could submit enquiries until 13 October 2026 at 3:00 pm, and offers were due by 20 October 2026 at 12:00 noon. The contract is scheduled to run from 19 July 2027 to 9 September 2027. Its estimated value is £250,000 excluding VAT, or £300,000 including VAT. There is one lot. Tenders are evaluated on quality and price, with quality weighted at 70% and price at 30%. Electronic submission is permitted. The opportunity is being procured under the Procurement Act 2023 and uses the council’s electronic response portal for submissions.

This opportunity suits an SME or larger specialist contractor with demonstrated experience delivering auditorium or theatre seating projects. The successful supplier needs the capability and capacity to manage the full supply chain, from design and manufacture through delivery, installation, testing and commissioning, and to provide spare parts, warranties and aftercare. Relevant expertise includes fixed and removable seating, wheelchair and companion positions, floor fixing, seat numbering, sponsor plaques and storage systems. Suppliers should be able to collaborate effectively with the council, Citizens Design Bureau and theatre staff during design and delivery. The solution must meet relevant accessibility, fire-safety and industry standards, while maintaining or improving seating capacity where possible and providing a comfortable, fully operational auditorium.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Auditorium Seating Replacement and Installation Works at Chelmsford Theatre

Notice Description

Chelmsford City Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to undertake the design, manufacture, supply, delivery, installation, testing and commissioning of new auditorium seating at Chelmsford Theatre, Duke Street, Chelmsford. The project includes the provision of fixed and removable seating, wheelchair and companion seating positions, floor fixing systems, seat numbering, sponsor plaques, storage trolleys, spare parts, warranties and aftercare support. The successful contractor will work collaboratively with Citizens Design Bureau (CDB) and the theatre team to develop and deliver a fully operational seating solution that enhances customer comfort and experience, maintains or improves seating capacity where possible, and complies with all relevant accessibility, fire safety and industry standards. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Chelmsford:-Theatre-seats./K6M79534M7 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/K6M79534M7

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06fa08
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087265-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

39111200 - Theatre seats

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 2026Today
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Jul 2027 - 9 Sep 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Chelmsford City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1JE
Postcode Area
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Marconi
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

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