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title: "Lecture Theatre Seating Refresh (Nicola de la Haye)"
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# Lecture Theatre Seating Refresh (Nicola de la Haye)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e3f7a1d-bb72-40ba-b75c-9676f0fbde9a

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## Summary

The University of Lincoln has concluded the award stage of a procurement process for the refurbishment of lecture theatre seating in the Nicola de la Haye building. This contract involves the design, manufacture, delivery, and installation of new seating, excluding removal and disposal of existing seating and any additional building works. The industry category for this contract is "Seats, chairs and related products, and associated parts" within the services sector. Located in the East Midlands of the United Kingdom, the procurement utilised a Request for Proposal method, with key dates including the contract period from 11 May 2025 to 31 July 2025, aimed for completion by 31 August 2025. The contract is valued at £37,760, awarded to Audience Systems Ltd, indicating recent procurement activity as of 3 June 2025.

This tender provides substantial business opportunities for companies specialising in seating design and manufacture, particularly those with experience in educational environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this procurement appealing given its suitability for such businesses. With the contract awarded to Audience Systems Ltd, based in Wiltshire, there is scope for similar businesses within the furniture manufacturing industry to position themselves for future opportunities in the academic sector, potentially expanding their reach within the services category of public procurement.

## Notice

This is a contract award notice for the appointment of a supplier to provide the design, manufacture, delivery and installation of replacement lecture theatre seating in the Nicola de la Haye building. This award notice doesn't include for the removal & disposal of existing seating or any building works such as lighting, flooring, painting etc. The programme is likely to be c. 12 weeks with the installation being carried out before 31 August 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38577ed6-beee-49dc-86fe-b04ae4b7e25d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Request for Proposal |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 May 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,760 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,760 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN6 7TS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Boultham |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AUDIENCE SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 39110000 - Seats, chairs and related products, and associated parts

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2025 at 09:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38577ed6-beee-49dc-86fe-b04ae4b7e25d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38577ed6-beee-49dc-86fe-b04ae4b7e25d
  3rd June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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