--- title: "Replacement Theatrical and House Lighting, Sound and Projection Equipment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-628c0119-6b10-447e-8d71-a30fe0a9e0af" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-628c0119-6b10-447e-8d71-a30fe0a9e0af" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-628c0119-6b10-447e-8d71-a30fe0a9e0af.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-628c0119-6b10-447e-8d71-a30fe0a9e0af.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DORCHESTER TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2020-12-16" --- # Replacement Theatrical and House Lighting, Sound and Projection Equipment Buyer: DORCHESTER TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-628c0119-6b10-447e-8d71-a30fe0a9e0af [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-628c0119-6b10-447e-8d71-a30fe0a9e0af) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-628c0119-6b10-447e-8d71-a30fe0a9e0af.json) ## Summary Dorchester Town Council is overseeing a public procurement process titled "Replacement Theatrical and House Lighting, Sound and Projection Equipment". This tender falls under the audio-visual equipment industry category and is based in Dorchester, England. Currently at the planning stage, the procurement is open for tenders, with a submission deadline set for 11th January 2021. The contract is expected to start on 15th March 2021 and run until 10th September 2021, with a total estimated value of £200,000 and a minimum contract value of £150,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, indicating broad competition for bidders. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in audio-visual equipment, installation services, and related technologies. Companies with expertise in theatrical lighting, sound systems, and projection equipment, especially small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are well-suited to compete for this contract. By providing innovative solutions to enhance the Corn Exchange’s capabilities, businesses can contribute to the revitalisation of the venue while positioning themselves for further projects within the public sector. ## Notice Lighting and AV Dorchester Town Council wishes to install/ upgrade the systems for theatrical, house lighting, sound and projection in the Corn Exchange. Lighting To replace the existing theatrical and house lighting system with new fit for purpose. The work will cover: Removal of existing installations. Replacement (and in one case, repositioning) of winches, wire rope systems and associated electrical controls. Replacement of IWBs with suitable equipment capable of carrying both halogen and LED lights, along with any associated data cabling. Replacement of the dimmer racks with a dual-universe, hardwired system providing a minimum of 60 channels. Replace the existing lighting console with one suited to the new installations and the range of performances to take place. All associated data cabling and electrical installations to allow control from technical area and specified locations in the venue. Modifications to the technical area as required. Provide a suitable house lighting system for use before, during and after performances (leaving in place the current high-level LED installations) Sound To replace the existing audio system with new. The work will cover: Removal of existing installations as required. Provision and installation of loudspeakers (suitable for PA/spoken word, recorded backing tracks for performance, small and medium scale live music and cinema projection (5.1 system)) with associated amplification, hardware and rigging. Provision of a digital mixing console suited to the new installations and the range of performances taking place in the venue. Installation of a show relay to the dressing rooms. Installation of all system cabling to allow control from technical area and specified locations in the venue. Projection/AV To replace the existing projection/AV system with new. The work will cover: Removal of existing installations as required. Provision and installation of an electronically operated, tensioned front projection screen (min. 5.5m wide) Provision and installation of a suitable mid-range projector with associated lenses to deliver high quality results on the newly installed screen. All cabling, signal distribution/processing and control systems associated with the above to allow control from technical area. Facilities panels Provision and installation of facilities panels (including Speakon, CAT6, DMX, comms and audio tie lines) in the stage area with all associated cabling to the technical area. Curtains Adaptation of (and where necessary, replacement of) the curtain tracks and curtains to provide clearance from, and suitable framing of, the new projections screen. Provision and installation new curtains to provide end to end coverage of walls in stage area. If you are interested in submitting an expression of interest for this project please complete the EOI form and return it to Mark Tattersall, Artistic Director Dorchester Arts. T: 07875 634173 E: mark@dorchesterarts.org.uk Additional information: Any questions of queries on this project shoudl be addressed to Mark Tattersall, Artistic Director, Dorchester Arts. Telephone - 07875 634173 Email - mark@dorchesterarts.org.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e01e1047-1155-4f1b-bad1-50b5ba98ce70 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Dec 2020 | | Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Mar 2021 - 10 Sep 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | 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 | DORCHESTER TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | DORCHESTER | | Post town | Dorchester | | Postcode | DT1 1JF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset | | Local authority | Dorset | | Electoral ward | Dorchester West | | Westminster constituency | West Dorset | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32321200 - Audio-visual equipment - 32322000 - Multimedia equipment ## Release History - 16 Dec 2020 at 10:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e01e1047-1155-4f1b-bad1-50b5ba98ce70 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e01e1047-1155-4f1b-bad1-50b5ba98ce70 16th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7d0ad5f8-2672-4323-b94f-bef4fee0d6f1 Expression of Interest Form ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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