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Upgrade of Lighting and Sound Event Equipment at Aberystwyth Arts Centre

ABERYSTWYTH UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Upgrade of Lighting and Sound Event Equipment at Aberystwyth Arts Centre" is managed by Aberystwyth University, located in Aberystwyth, Wales. This contract falls under the goods industry category, specifically targeting lighting and sound equipment for events, classified under CPV codes 31500000 and 32000000. Aberystwyth Arts Centre, as part of the university, is recognised as Wales’s largest arts centre and operates under a multi-year funding model backed by Arts Council Wales. The procurement process commenced with an open tender on 28 January 2026 with a subsequent award stage where Adlib Audio Limited was successfully awarded the contract on 23 February 2026. The period for submitting proposals ended on 11 February 2026, and successful bidders were required to submit equipment invoices by the end of February 2026. The procurement was facilitated through eTenderwales, ensuring a streamlined submission procedure.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the lighting and sound equipment industry to expand their reach in a prestigious and high-traffic venue. Companies specialising in advanced lighting solutions and sound systems can find advantageous growth prospects as the Arts Centre offers varied professional spaces such as a 900-seater concert hall and a 300-seater theatre, which cater to both international acts and community productions. The emphasis on modern upgrades offers room for innovation and advanced solutions, suitable for enterprises that serve the artistic and entertainment sectors. Although Adlib Audio Limited has secured this award, the university's commitment to enhancing its facilities may create future opportunities for consortia and suppliers capable of offering cutting-edge technology and excellent customer service.

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Notice Title

Upgrade of Lighting and Sound Event Equipment at Aberystwyth Arts Centre

Notice Description

Upgrade of Lighting and Sound Event Equipment at Aberystwyth Arts CentreAberystwyth Arts Centre is a department of Aberystwyth University. It is Wales' largest arts centre and recognised as a 'national flagship for the arts'. It is a Multi-Year Funded Organisation by Arts Council Wales. The Arts Centre holds the ambition to serve not just the College but also the town and the surrounding counties and to act as a bridge between 'town and gown'. The University's long-term commitment to the Arts Centre and to the community in which we are based is something to be celebrated, and it is thanks to that initial vision that the Arts Centre, 50 years on, is able to ensure that the communities of Mid Wales have access to the very best regional, national, and international arts experiences, here in their own locale.As one of the largest venues in Wales and one of the busiest in the UK, we are fortunate to have a range of professional spaces in which to present work including a 900-seater concert hall (Great Hall), 300-seater theatre (Theatr y Werin), and 100-seater studio. This enables us to provide not only a positive experience for visiting companies and artists, but also vitally important opportunities for community groups to present their work in a professional environment in which to learn and be supported by experienced staff.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-160832
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=160832
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

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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20262 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERYSTWYTH UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERYSTWYTH
Postcode
SY23 3AH
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL41 Mid Wales
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ceredigion
Electoral Ward
Llanbadarn Fawr
Westminster Constituency
Ceredigion Preseli

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADLIB AUDIO

Further Information

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