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Provision of Replacement Bleacher Seating

Sabhal Mòr Ostaig

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 May 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

11 Mar 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Provision of Replacement Bleacher Seating" at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, located on the Isle of Skye, has been successfully completed. Conducted by the buyer, Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, within the education industry category, the procurement process followed an open procedure aimed at acquiring goods. The awarded contract, valued at £66,300, was signed on 14th April 2026. The tender, first issued on 11th March 2026 with a submission deadline of 19th March 2026, involved replacing existing bleacher seating in the institution's sports hall, designed to support various events. The location for delivery is Sabhal Mòr Ostaig in Sleat, and the project fell under the governance of public law complying with the GPA agreement.

This tender presented a significant opportunity for growth for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those capable of delivering full-service seating solutions involving design, manufacture, installation, and training. The awarded supplier, Audience Systems Ltd, is a testament to the competitive nature of the tender, which required high compliance with public liability and service criteria. Businesses specialising in educational or event-related infrastructure products and services would find such opportunities rewarding, especially if they possess strong capabilities in handling comprehensive installation projects and ensuring ongoing service and support. This contract not only highlights market potential but also serves as an entry point for businesses aiming to establish or strengthen relationships within the public sector procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Replacement Bleacher Seating

Notice Description

Sabhal Mor Ostaig has a requirement to replace its Bleacher seating in the sports hall. The seating is used to support many events at the National Gaelic College on the Isle of Skye.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contractor shall provide a complete seating system including design, manufacture, delivery, installation, commissioning, and training. The Contractor shall also remove and dispose of the existing seating system.

Renewal: An annual service of the Seating Solution shall be required, subject to budget. Call-out coverage shall also be applicable, following handover, within each annual service period which is invoked by the Authority.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000826264
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555432
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

39111200 - Theatre seats

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£66,300 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Mar 2026 - 24 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ISLE OF SKYE
Postcode
IV44 8RQ
Postcode Area
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Eilean á Chèo
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Audience Systems Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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