--- title: "Library Lighting Solution at two venues Central Library and Wednesbury Library" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-93d26cd7-8d25-40ee-9a44-cf6c041d41cd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-93d26cd7-8d25-40ee-9a44-cf6c041d41cd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-93d26cd7-8d25-40ee-9a44-cf6c041d41cd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-93d26cd7-8d25-40ee-9a44-cf6c041d41cd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-12-04" --- # Library Lighting Solution at two venues Central Library and Wednesbury Library Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-93d26cd7-8d25-40ee-9a44-cf6c041d41cd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-93d26cd7-8d25-40ee-9a44-cf6c041d41cd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-93d26cd7-8d25-40ee-9a44-cf6c041d41cd.json) ## Summary Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is inviting tenders for a Library Lighting Solution at two venues: Central Library and Wednesbury Library, both located in the West Midlands, UK. This procurement falls under the category of Library, archives, museums, and other cultural services and aims to equip these cultural spaces with lighting, sound, and audio-visual presentation equipment. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with a closing date set for 17 January 2025 at 17:00. The contract will commence on 31 January 2025 and conclude on 30 April 2028. Interested parties are encouraged to conduct site surveys on specified dates in December 2024 and January 2025 to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the venues’ requirements. This tender offers an excellent opportunity for businesses in the audio-visual and lighting industry to expand their portfolio through a noticeably public project. Companies specialising in installing and maintaining cultural venue equipment will find this project particularly attractive due to its three-year duration, which includes support and maintenance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger businesses alike that have experience with Grade-II listed buildings will be well-suited to compete. The project’s budget is capped at £99,999, including VAT, and ensures additional business growth through consistent engagement with the local council and potential visibility in a government-supported initiative. ## Notice Library Lighting Solution at two venues Central Library and Wednesbury Library Overview The Council wishes to purchase two lighting and sound solutions, plus presentation equipment, for two cultural spaces situated in Wednesbury and Central Library. The procurement would be to provide the equipment for both venues this needs to include lighting, sound and presentation equipment. Central Library room dimensions: 14m x 10m; ceiling 3.8m to 5.8m Wednesbury Library room dimensions: 14m x 8.5m; ceiling 2.5m to 4m The equipment must be easy for the operator to use but allow for future additionality. Installation work should ensure the Grade-II listed status of both buildings is respected, and drilling required should be identified in survey plans. Site surveys are highly recommended to provide the best response. Contract length will be for three years, to include support and maintenance for that duration. The total cost for this project including equipment, training, delivery, installation and annual support and maintenance for the duration of the contract (and any other costs for delivering this contract in line with the Specification) MUST NOT EXCEED PS99,999 including VAT. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: 17 January 2025 @ 17:00hrs Applicants will need to arrange site surveys of the two performance spaces before submitting their quotation. Availability for site visits: Tuesdays or Thursdays, 10am-4pm on specified weeks below: Week of 9/12/24 Week of 16/12/24 Week of 06/01/2024 To book a site visit please submit an enquiry via Stacey_bagdi@sandwell.gov.uk. Applicants will need to arrange site surveys of the two performance spaces before submitting their quotation. Availability for site visits: Tuesdays or Thursdays, 10am-4pm on specified weeks below: Week of 9/12/24 Week of 16/12/24 Week of 06/01/2024 To book a site visit please submit an enquiry via Stacey_bagdi@sandwell.gov.uk. Additional information: Library Lighting Solution at two venues Central Library and Wednesbury Library Overview The Council wishes to purchase two lighting and sound solutions, plus presentation equipment, for two cultural spaces situated in Wednesbury and Central Library. The procurement would be to provide the equipment for both venues this needs to include lighting, sound and presentation equipment. Central Library room dimensions: 14m x 10m; ceiling 3.8m to 5.8m Wednesbury Library room dimensions: 14m x 8.5m; ceiling 2.5m to 4m The equipment must be easy for the operator to use but allow for future additionality. Installation work should ensure the Grade-II listed status of both buildings is respected, and drilling required should be identified in survey plans. Site surveys are highly recommended to provide the best response. Contract length will be for three years, to include support and maintenance for that duration. The total cost for this project including equipment, training, delivery, installation and annual support and maintenance for the duration of the contract (and any other costs for delivering this contract in line with the Specification) MUST NOT EXCEED PS99,999 including VAT. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: 17 January 2025 @ 17:00hrs Applicants will need to arrange site surveys of the two performance spaces before submitting their quotation. Availability for site visits: Tuesdays or Thursdays, 10am-4pm on specified weeks below: Week of 9/12/24 Week of 16/12/24 Week of 06/01/2024 To book a site visit please submit an enquiry via Stacey_bagdi@sandwell.gov.uk. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : WEFO Funding Description Externally funding to Sandwell Libraries by Arts Council England. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50ee2344-9110-4d30-bd03-032356f2ea63 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 4 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jan 2025 - 30 Apr 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £99,999 | | 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 3DB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 32321200 - Audio-visual equipment - 32351300 - Audio equipment accessories - 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services ## Release History - 4 Dec 2024 at 13:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50ee2344-9110-4d30-bd03-032356f2ea63 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50ee2344-9110-4d30-bd03-032356f2ea63 4th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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