--- title: "Provision and Installation of a Bespoke Sound Reinforcement System" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-72d30a39-ae23-41bf-bbfd-6b7f3697577e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-72d30a39-ae23-41bf-bbfd-6b7f3697577e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-72d30a39-ae23-41bf-bbfd-6b7f3697577e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-72d30a39-ae23-41bf-bbfd-6b7f3697577e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MEDWAY COUNCIL" published: "2022-09-01" --- # Provision and Installation of a Bespoke Sound Reinforcement System Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-72d30a39-ae23-41bf-bbfd-6b7f3697577e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-72d30a39-ae23-41bf-bbfd-6b7f3697577e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-72d30a39-ae23-41bf-bbfd-6b7f3697577e.json) ## Summary The Medway Council has initiated a tender titled "Provision and Installation of a Bespoke Sound Reinforcement System" for The Central Theatre, located in Chatham, England. The procurement falls under the industry category of Theatre construction work and Installation services of sound equipment. The tender is currently at the open stage, with a tender period ending on 15th September 2022. The contract period is scheduled to start on 26th September 2022 and end on 3rd March 2023 with a value of £95,000. This tender opportunity offers SMEs and VCSEs a chance to provide a state-of-the-art sound system for The Central Theatre, aligning with Medway Council's sustainability goals. Businesses specialising in sound equipment installation and construction services are well-suited to compete. The successful bidder will need expertise in sustainability-focused sound systems and experience in addressing challenges related to non-purpose-built venues like The Central Theatre. ## Notice PLEASE APPLY VIA THE KENT BUSINESS PORTAL & REGISTER HERE FOR FURTHER DETAILS: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=668552ef-312a-ed11-8119-005056b64545&p=8691483f-2f3d-e711-80e1-005056b64545 The Central Theatre is a 966 all-seated venue in the heart of Chatham offering a mixed programme of shows, including high quality music productions, throughout the year. The specification for the replacement system is outlined in 2.1 below, along with minimum technical requirements for the venue and an image of the floor plan. It is necessary to replace The Central Theatre's sound reinforcement system with a new sound reproduction system that offers Delta Q for constant and even sound coverage and delivers high SPL and clarity across all media. In line with Medway Council's actions to address the climate crisis, the replacement system needs to be one built with sustainability in mind and feature auto standby functions which consume less power, and dual voltage and current feeds which allow the system to self-monitor and deliver voltage only when required. It needs to be powered by an energy supply which provides for the reuse of energy that is wasted in normal D class amplifiers. We require a state of the art sound system which will future-proof The Central Theatre against additional year-on-year spend for the foreseeable future, and additionally assist in the aims of The Central Theatre in increasing sustainability and reducing the venue's carbon footprint. The system will need to be installed by experts who have a strong understanding of the product, and who have experience of installing the system in venues such as The Central Theatre, which is not a purpose-built venue and poses particular challenges with achieving sound consistency across the venue. Quotes for installation should be included in any tender submitted. Quotes for immediate operational training should be included with any tender submitted. The Contract is anticipated to commence in September 2022 and it is anticipated that initial installation should take no more than one week, with the potential for some 'fine tuning' to take place into October. Installation and snagging must be conducted around existing venue commitments. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d2033dd-91ad-43ce-bdce-6964f97373a9 | | 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 | 1 Sep 2022 | | Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 25 Sep 2022 - 3 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £95,000 | | 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 | MEDWAY COUNCIL | | Locality | CHATHAM | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME4 4TR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway | | Local authority | Medway | | Electoral ward | Chatham Central & Brompton | | Westminster constituency | Rochester and Strood | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 51 - Installation services (except software) ### Codes - 45212322 - Theatre construction work - 51313000 - Installation services of sound equipment ## Release History - 1 Sep 2022 at 20:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d2033dd-91ad-43ce-bdce-6964f97373a9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d2033dd-91ad-43ce-bdce-6964f97373a9 1st September 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=668552ef-312a-ed11-8119-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.medway.gov.uk/ - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=668552ef-312a-ed11-8119-005056b64545&p=8691483f-2f3d-e711-80e1-005056b64545 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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