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title: "GB-Colchester: Mercury Theatre"
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# GB-Colchester: Mercury Theatre

Buyer: COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-04aeeacc-1c60-4006-88b5-49d194a5b402

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## Summary

Colchester Borough Council is seeking contractors for the installation of equipment at the Mercury Theatre located in Colchester, East of England. The procurement process is at the Award stage, with the contract valued at £72,500. The procurement method is an open procedure, and it is notable that contractors could bid for one or more of three lots: lighting, sound, and communications equipment. The contract period is set from 1st March 2022 to 31st May 2022. Key dates include the tender period, which ended on 10th February 2022, and the award announcement on 11th February 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) particularly in the fields of lighting, sound, and communications technology. Businesses that specialise in these areas and have experience in supplying and installing similar equipment are encouraged to engage in this competitive process. The involvement of local contractors could enhance the community's economic landscape while enabling businesses to showcase their expertise in a high-profile project.

## Notice

Colchester Borough Council (the Council) on behalf of the Mercury Theatre requires a suitably qualified contractor(s) to supply and install the following equipment at the Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, CO1 1PT. A list of the products required to be supplied and installed can be found in the tender document and contractors may bid for either 1, 2 or all 3 lots: Lot 1: Lighting Equipment Lot 2: Sound Equipment Lot 3: Communications Equipment Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbf80b27-9edf-4a90-a5b6-d302902b5cd3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 31 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £72,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £72,500 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO3 3WG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Colchester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | AUTOGRAPH SOUND RECORDING; ENLIGHTENED LIGHTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 31527260 - Lighting systems
- 32342410 - Sound equipment
- 32570000 - Communications equipment

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2022 at 09:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbf80b27-9edf-4a90-a5b6-d302902b5cd3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbf80b27-9edf-4a90-a5b6-d302902b5cd3
  11th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=666520697
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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