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Auditorium Seating System - Y Muni Pontypridd

AWEN CULTURAL TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Awen Cultural Trust, involved the design, manufacture, supply, and installation of a theatre auditorium seating system for Y Muni Pontypridd. This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically involving seats and theatre seats, and is located in Bridgend. The process moved swiftly from the tender stage, which ended on 19th September 2025, to an award by 10th October 2025 to Audience Systems Limited. The contract is now active, with installation scheduled between 5th and 27th January 2026. The procurement used an open method, encouraging competition among suppliers.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the theatre equipment sector, particularly those specialising in seating systems. With a focus on custom design and manufacturing followed by installation, it attracts companies with expertise in retractable motorised seating solutions. Such contracts can bolster the growth of firms capable of delivering bespoke, high-quality seating configurations adaptable to various needs. Companies able to meet strict timelines and technical specifications with innovative design solutions are well-suited to compete in similar procurements, thus expanding their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Auditorium Seating System - Y Muni Pontypridd

Notice Description

** FOR FULL DETAILS PLEASE REFER TO TENDER DOCUMENT **We are seeking to appoint a suitably experienced and skilled specialist to design, manufacture, supply and installation of theatre auditorium seating systems. In summary, these include:* a retractable motorised system comprising two banks of 13 rows by 8 seats each (104 in total per bank), plus a permanent full width rearmost row with 20 seats. Overall, 228 seats over 14 rows (subject to further survey, design and structural loadings).* The rearmost row will remain usable when the system is retracted allowing access to this top row via our balcony. The front edge of this row will therefore require barrier rails.* The system should allow the system to lock in sections to allow us to offer different configurations. For example, the ability to utilise the first five rows while leaving the rest of the system stowed.* The system will be easy to retract with fold-down handrails and seats to allow quick retraction.The supply and installation of the seating must be complete in between 5 - 27 January 2026 due to our live programme commitments. we will expect the nominated specialist to be able to commence the necessary design works immediately.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-155428
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=155428
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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


CPV Codes

39111000 - Seats

39111200 - Theatre seats

39113000 - Miscellaneous seats and chairs

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 20251 months ago
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
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AWEN CULTURAL TRUST
Contact Name
Elizabeth Driscoll
Contact Email
elizabeth.driscoll@awen-wales.com
Contact Phone
+44 1656754825

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIDGEND
Postcode
CF32 8UU
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bridgend
Electoral Ward
Garw Valley
Westminster Constituency
Rhondda and Ogmore

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AUDIENCE SYSTEMS

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