--- title: "GB-Colchester: Mercury Rising - Stage Lighting, Audio-Visual & Stage Engineering Systems for the Mercury Theatre" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5f48ceb9-249f-439e-b8cb-d27594378cbe" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5f48ceb9-249f-439e-b8cb-d27594378cbe" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5f48ceb9-249f-439e-b8cb-d27594378cbe.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5f48ceb9-249f-439e-b8cb-d27594378cbe.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MERCURY THEATRE" published: "2018-11-30" --- # GB-Colchester: Mercury Rising - Stage Lighting, Audio-Visual & Stage Engineering Systems for the Mercury Theatre Buyer: MERCURY THEATRE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5f48ceb9-249f-439e-b8cb-d27594378cbe [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5f48ceb9-249f-439e-b8cb-d27594378cbe) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5f48ceb9-249f-439e-b8cb-d27594378cbe.json) ## Summary The Mercury Theatre is seeking a suitably experienced contractor to provide stage lighting, audio-visual, and stage engineering systems for their upcoming project titled "Mercury Rising." This tender falls under the works category, specifically in the audio-visual equipment sector. The procurement method is an open procedure, with bids for this tender due by 24 January 2019. The project is located in Colchester, in the East of England, and is estimated to have a contract value of £500,000, with a minimum threshold of £100,000. The contract is set to commence on 4 March 2019 and will run until 5 May 2020. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialised in stage engineering and related services. Companies that can deliver quality lighting systems and audio-visual equipment, alongside experience in construction for cultural buildings, would be particularly well-suited to participate. Given the project involves substantial cooperation with a main contractor, potential bidders should also be comfortable with the dynamics of collaborative site work to ensure smooth project execution. ## Notice NOTE: This notice was updated on 30 November 2018 for the following reason: To respond to this opportunity, please go to www.delta-esourcing.com Once you have registered as a supplier, if not already registered, please log in to the Delta portal and input Access Code 87M827NGW8 to access the documents.(The Mercury Theatre wishes to commission a suitably experienced contractor to undertake this Stage Engineering equipment package, which is intended to be let as a Contractor's Design Portion package. Therefore the Specialist Contractor shall provide services as required to deliver this portion of works as attributed to the Specialist. This tender package has been compiled to assist in obtaining bids from Specialist Stage Engineering Contractors. Appointment will be direct to the Client, Mercury Theatre, with a Main Contractor following a Traditional procurement route for the rest of the project. While the majority of these works will form part of the clients final fit out after practical completion, some of the works will be carried out while the main contractor has control of the site. Access to the site and the relevant coordination will be implemented by the main contractor at these times. It is anticipated that this will require substantial coordination between the Specialist Contractor, Main Contractor and all other relevant trades.) 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/148d7bf0-1111-41db-a084-3bb5f549621b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Mar 2019 - 5 May 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MERCURY THEATRE | | Locality | COLCHESTER | | Post town | Colchester | | Postcode | CO1 1PT | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 31527260 - Lighting systems - 32321200 - Audio-visual equipment - 45212300 - Construction work for art and cultural buildings ## Release History - 30 Nov 2018 at 14:16 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/148d7bf0-1111-41db-a084-3bb5f549621b - 29 Nov 2018 at 14:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/148d7bf0-1111-41db-a084-3bb5f549621b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/148d7bf0-1111-41db-a084-3bb5f549621b 30th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=361908928 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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