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title: "Middleton Arena - Auditorium Stage Lighting Replacement"
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# Middleton Arena - Auditorium Stage Lighting Replacement

Buyer: ROCHDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-44f7f8a3-5248-4092-8747-7a2f5a621db4

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Middleton Arena - Auditorium Stage Lighting Replacement" project was managed by Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council, located in Sale, England. This project falls under the construction work industry category (CPV Code 45000000) and involves replacing stage lighting at the Middleton Arena in the United Kingdom. The process entered the award stage, and the contract was awarded on 9th June 2025, with a value of £377,660.31. The procurement method was a direct award, and the tender process was completed by 3rd April 2025. The contracted work is scheduled to take place between 28th July 2025 and 29th August 2025.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in construction and stage lighting equipment. As the direct award focuses on specific technical requirements, it is most suitable for large construction and lighting companies with the capability to deliver advanced stage lighting setups. SMEs could also find partnering opportunities within this framework, particularly those with niche expertise in stage lighting installations. The project underscores significant regional development and engagement within Rochdale, potentially opening doors for further collaborations with the council in enhancing local infrastructure.

## Notice

Following a restricted tender process of seven contractors based in GM/Rochdale. The council found the below bidder to provide the most advantageous tender response.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d710e91c-afaf-461f-aaaa-972b7cd78c7b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Jul 2025 - 25 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £377,660 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £377,660 |
| 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 | ROCHDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SALE |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M33 7ZF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Sale Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STAGE ELECTRICS PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2025 at 18:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d710e91c-afaf-461f-aaaa-972b7cd78c7b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d710e91c-afaf-461f-aaaa-972b7cd78c7b
  9th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=8cf6afe1-f49c-ef11-8132-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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