Tender

Contract for Swansea Grand Theatre - Auditorium Seating Contract (Phase 1)

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

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Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea is seeking to appoint a specialist contractor for the refurbishment of the Swansea Grand Theatre's auditorium seating as part of Phase 1 of the project. This tender belongs to the works category within the theatre construction industry and is scheduled to take place in Swansea. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 3rd March 2025. This first phase entails replacing and renewing the seating in the Stalls and Upper Circle areas of the theatre. Noteworthy is the requirement that all materials used must adhere to fire-retardant standards as per the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations. The project is planned to commence between 20th July 2026 and 6th September 2026, with the works to be completed within seven weeks.

This tender offers an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in theatre seating and refurbishment to secure a significant contract, enhancing their portfolio with a prestigious project. Companies with expertise in fire-retardant materials, bespoke seating solutions, and those capable of delivering high-quality refurbished seating in line with the aesthetic and functional requirements will find this tender appealing. Additionally, the contract includes provisions for Community Benefits, promoting social and environmental considerations, which may be advantageous for businesses looking to contribute to local economic and social objectives. The authority considers the contract suitable for consortia bidding, encouraging collaborations that might bolster business growth through shared expertise and resources.

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Notice Title

Contract for Swansea Grand Theatre - Auditorium Seating Contract (Phase 1)

Notice Description

Swansea Grand Theatre is a large theatre in South Wales that was opened in 1897. The theatre is owned and maintained by the Local Authority. Our theatre is much different than others, The Grand Theatre is not listed but is an important heritage asset and the last remaining theatre by architect William Hope. We are a large venue with a main auditorium that has the capacity of seating 1,020, a depot studio with the capacity of seating 200 and several meeting and commercial spaces available for hire. We seek to appoint a specialist contractor to refurbish the seating within the main auditorium with a view of improving the customer experience by enhancing the accessible seating (increase provision), and to improve the quality and comfort i.e. leg room and width of the seats without having a major impact on the overall seating capacity.We aim to undertake this work in planned phases to eradicate disruption to the programme of events.Phase 1 - Stalls and Upper Circle (replace and renew the seating)Phase 2 - Grand Circle (Re-tier, replace existing flooring and accessible lighting (like for like), replace, and renew seating) - this procurement opportunity will be advertised at a later stage to complexities of the work.This procurement will solely concentrate on Phase 1 of the project, which will concentrate of the refurbishment of the seating within the Stalls (Level 1) and Upper Circle (Level 3) within the main auditorium.The minimum seating requirements will need to consist of the following:All material must be fire-retardant as per Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations.Fully upholstered floor fixed theatre chairsUpholstery colour to match aesthetics.Each seat to be numbered.Each row to be letteredNOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147732 Register your company on the eTenderWales portal (this is only required once):-- Navigate to the portal: http://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk-- Click the "Suppliers register here" link.-- Enter your correct business and user details.-- Note the username you chose and click "Save" when complete.-- You will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure).-- Agree to the terms and conditions and click "continue".2. Express an interest in the project:-- Login to the portal with your username/password.-- Click the "ITTs Open to All Suppliers" link (these are the ITTs open to any registered supplier).-- Click on the relevant ITT to access the content.-- Click the "Express Interest" button in the "Actions" box on the left-hand side of the page.-- This will move the ITT into your "My ITTs" page (this is a secure area reserved for your projects only).-- Click on the ITT code. You can now access any attachments by clicking the "Settings and Buyer Attachments" in the "Actions" box.3. Responding to the invitation to tender:-- You can now choose to "Reply" or "Reject" (please give a reason if rejecting).-- You can now use the "Messages" function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification.-- Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT.-- There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available).If you require any further assistance use the online help. Alternatively, the BravoSolution helpdesk can be contacted (Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 18:00) on:-- E-mail: help@bravosolution.co.uk-- Phone: +44 8003684850Thanks(WA Ref:147732)Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority's economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are:Please see Schedule 3 Community Benefit Small Works of Tender DocumentsThe buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-147732
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147732
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

39110000 - Seats, chairs and related products, and associated parts

39111000 - Seats

39111200 - Theatre seats

39113000 - Miscellaneous seats and chairs

45212322 - Theatre construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA
Contact Name
Lisa Evans
Contact Email
procurement@swansea.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7966230649

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA1 3SN
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

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