--- title: "CBC-1141-T-CE Grove Theatre Lighting" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-74fef5d3-a348-4b2a-ab42-803c52112c39" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-74fef5d3-a348-4b2a-ab42-803c52112c39" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-74fef5d3-a348-4b2a-ab42-803c52112c39.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-74fef5d3-a348-4b2a-ab42-803c52112c39.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2020-10-23" --- # CBC-1141-T-CE Grove Theatre Lighting Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-74fef5d3-a348-4b2a-ab42-803c52112c39 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-74fef5d3-a348-4b2a-ab42-803c52112c39) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-74fef5d3-a348-4b2a-ab42-803c52112c39.json) ## Summary The Central Bedfordshire Council is inviting tenders for the "CBC-1141-T-CE Grove Theatre Lighting" project, aimed at upgrading the lighting system in the Grove Theatre's 780-seat auditorium. This tender falls under the 'works' category and is currently in the active tendering stage with an open procurement method, specifically under an open procedure (below threshold). The deadline for submission of tenders is 12:00 on 13th November 2020, with the contract expected to commence on 4th January 2021 and conclude by 31st March 2021. The venue is located in Shefford, SG17 5TQ, United Kingdom, and the work will include the replacement of the house light system along with upgrading the stage lighting fixtures to enhance both functionality and aesthetics while reducing the theatre's environmental impact. This project presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in theatrical lighting systems and engineering services. Contractors with proven experience in similar works will find this tender particularly suitable, especially those capable of demonstrating their capabilities through references and completed projects. With a focus on sustainable and professional-grade equipment, companies looking to expand in the arts and entertainment sector should consider competing for this contract, as it offers the potential to showcase their expertise in enhancing the overall theatre experience for the community. ## Notice You are invited to tender for the replacement of the Grove Theatres 780 seat auditorium House light system, which is designed to illuminate the stalls, boxes, balconies and walkways of the auditorium for both general and show use, providing safe levels of lighting for the public as they attend the theatre, whilst maintaining the decorative aesthetics of the auditorium. Included in this project is the potential for replacement of the theatrical dimmer system upgrading to provide suitable dimming and power for all modern lighting requirements both tungsten and intelligent. The project will also include the supply of new lighting fixtures and equipment for the upgrade of the theatrical stage lighting system as specified, to professional standard of equipment suitable to a theatre of this size. These improvements are to benefit the theatre lowering its environmental impact and reduce ongoing costs, providing a system that is sustainable and has durable life span, overall providing a greater theatre experience to our customers and the local community. These are specialist works which will need to be undertaken by a contractor with significant experience of theatrical lighting projects. Help and Support - The Council will provide as much support and information as it can in order to help guide you through the Tender process. Questions asked together with the Council's response will be made available to all tenderers to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. If there is anything you are not sure of or need clarification on, please contact us using the Correspondence facility on the In-Tend portal. Last date for receiving questions on In-Tend system is 12 Noon on Friday 6th November 2020. Additional information: Prospective contractors must be able to demonstrate previous experience of similar work and be prepared to provide references. To express an interest, please log in or register on our electronic tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire in order to view the necessary tendering documents and respond accordingly. Please note that once you have registered on In-tend a separate action (expressing an Interest) is required to access the documents, you must click on the actual Tender you wish to access. We accept no liability if you have not expressed an interest in the tender. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa153bfc-a1f7-4777-a440-9c060fdbddb2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Oct 2020 | | Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | SHEFFORD | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG17 5TQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire | | Local authority | Central Bedfordshire | | Electoral ward | Shefford | | Westminster constituency | Hitchin | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 31524110 - Operating-theatre lamps - 31527260 - Lighting systems - 71318100 - Artificial and natural lighting engineering services for buildings ## Release History - 23 Oct 2020 at 13:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa153bfc-a1f7-4777-a440-9c060fdbddb2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa153bfc-a1f7-4777-a440-9c060fdbddb2 23rd October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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