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title: "PB2023-01077 & PB2023-01401 - PA, sound, backline and lighting for Eurovision and Coronation Market Place Events"
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# PB2023-01077 & PB2023-01401 - PA, sound, backline and lighting for Eurovision and Coronation Market Place Events

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2be14f26-2c94-4435-8341-e45f4a4e344a

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has awarded a contract titled "PB2023-01077 & PB2023-01401 - PA, sound, backline and lighting for Eurovision and Coronation Market Place Events" to CDB Production Solutions. This procurement process, falling under the industry category of "Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment" (CPV code: 32000000), includes the provision of appropriate public address systems and technical-related equipment/services for specific events in the North East of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a direct award, and the tender process was completed with the award stage being active as of 29th April 2024. The contract, valued at £70,000, will commence on 1st May 2024 and run until 30th April 2029.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in event production and technical services, particularly those proficient in PA systems, sound, backline, and lighting equipment. It is an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the relevant industry to expand their portfolio by collaborating on high-profile events such as the Eurovision Song Contest and Coronation Market Place Events. Companies with a focus on innovation and quality in event production services are especially well-positioned to benefit and compete for similar contracts in the future.

## Notice

PB2023-01077 & PB2023-01401 PA, sound, backline and lighting for Eurovision and Coronation Market Place Events, as requested by TVCA and BBC Provision of appropriate PA and technical related equipment/services for specific events in events programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0693a85-a369-4d85-a05e-ba879732c7e2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,000 |
| 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 | DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL1 5QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Park East |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CDB PRODUCTION SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2025 at 12:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0693a85-a369-4d85-a05e-ba879732c7e2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0693a85-a369-4d85-a05e-ba879732c7e2
  12th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.darlington.gov.uk

## Provenance

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