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title: "CPU 8167 Equipment purchase Theatre Royal"
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# CPU 8167 Equipment purchase Theatre Royal

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8bd0281f-1854-48ec-a9e0-2d4aeb71c54a

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## Summary

Nottingham City Council has procured a contract titled "CPU 8167 Equipment purchase Theatre Royal" for the supply and commissioning of replacement theatrical communications equipment to the Theatre Royal Concert Hall. This procurement process falls under the industry category of "Lighting equipment and electric lamps" with additional relevance to "Electrical equipment and apparatus" and "Television and radio receivers, and sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus". The process, which uses a direct award procurement method, was completed with the award dated 31st December 2025. The contract, valued at £88,450.36, is set to run from 12th November 2025 until 28th May 2026. The Theatre Royal Concert Hall is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, and the procurement was specifically designed for the delivery to this region. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage with the contract published on 20th January 2026.

This tender provides a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in the production or supply of lighting and electric equipment, as well as those specialised in sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus. Particularly suited for large-scale suppliers, the contract reflects a significant investment by the Nottingham City Council in upgrading the communications systems at a prominent cultural venue. Therefore, businesses with capabilities in theatrical communication systems and fulfilling government contracts in the East Midlands may find growth potential from this contract. The direct award method used suggests that businesses with established expertise and reputation in this sector are more likely to succeed in similar future opportunities.

## Notice

Supply and commissioning of replacement Theatrical Comms to TRCH

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0588a601-5a8e-4c08-a0f6-99009ab00fee |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Nov 2025 - 28 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £88,450 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £88,450 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 3NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AUTOGRAPH SOUND RECORDING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps
- 31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus
- 32300000 - Television and radio receivers, and sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2026 at 15:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0588a601-5a8e-4c08-a0f6-99009ab00fee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0588a601-5a8e-4c08-a0f6-99009ab00fee
  20th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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