--- title: "Cinema Seating Refurbishment for NFT1 and NFT2 at BFI Southbank" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9c84372e-c024-4d0d-8abc-5b3521b5f044" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9c84372e-c024-4d0d-8abc-5b3521b5f044" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9c84372e-c024-4d0d-8abc-5b3521b5f044.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9c84372e-c024-4d0d-8abc-5b3521b5f044.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BFI" published: "2022-01-26" --- # Cinema Seating Refurbishment for NFT1 and NFT2 at BFI Southbank Buyer: BFI Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c84372e-c024-4d0d-8abc-5b3521b5f044 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9c84372e-c024-4d0d-8abc-5b3521b5f044) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9c84372e-c024-4d0d-8abc-5b3521b5f044.json) ## Summary The British Film Institute (BFI) is currently seeking tenders for a project titled "Cinema Seating Refurbishment for NFT1 and NFT2 at BFI Southbank." This initiative falls under the services industry, specifically classified under the CPV code for "Seats, chairs and related products." The procurement process is at the tender stage, which is scheduled to close on 9th February 2022, with the contract period expected to commence on 17th February 2022 and run until 30th April 2022. The refurbishment involves significant work on cinema seating, necessitating a site visit for assessment and procurement of materials to restore 452 seats in NFT1 and 149 seats in NFT2, located in Waterloo, UK. This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the upholstery and seating industries, particularly those that specialise in cinema or theatre seating refurbishment. Small and medium enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to participate, as the tender is designed to promote inclusivity among diverse suppliers. Interested parties must express their interest through the specified portal, making this an excellent opportunity for firms looking to grow their business in venue refurbishment and maintenance. ## Notice The current seating in BFI Southbank's main auditorium, NFT1, and the venue's second auditorium, NFT2 is in need of refurbishment. Specification NFT1 o Site visit to survey all seating and provide recommendation on extent of refurbishment required. o Full refurbishment of 452 tip-up style cushioned cinema seats including new foam and new fabric. o Replacement metalwork where required. o Ten additional seat backs, armrests and seats for use as spares. o Refurbish two current ushers seats with double arm rests o Non-organic fabric with stitched seat numbers, colour to be determined o Max backrest height 900mm NFT2 o Site visit to survey all seating and provide recommendation on extent of refurbishment required. o Full refurbishment of 149 tip-up style cushioned cinema seats including new foam and new fabric. Replacement metalwork where required. o Five additional seat backs, armrests and seats for use as spares. o Refurbish current ushers seat with double arm rests o Non-organic fabric with stitched seat numbers, colour to be determined. o Max backrest height 900mm Additional information: To take part in this tender, please visit our website, at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bfi/aspx/Tenders/Current , where you will need to register, if you haven't already, and express an interest in this opportunity to access the relevant documents. Please note expressions of interest will only be accepted via the portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/583f8f4b-94b1-498e-8dc3-e2343fdd2061 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Feb 2022 - 30 Apr 2022 | | 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 | BFI | | Locality | WATERLOO | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 8XT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth | | Local authority | Lambeth | | Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank | | Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 39110000 - Seats, chairs and related products, and associated parts - 39111000 - Seats - 39111200 - Theatre seats - 39114000 - Parts of seats - 39114100 - Upholstering ## Release History - 26 Jan 2022 at 17:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/583f8f4b-94b1-498e-8dc3-e2343fdd2061 - 24 Jan 2022 at 17:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/583f8f4b-94b1-498e-8dc3-e2343fdd2061 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/583f8f4b-94b1-498e-8dc3-e2343fdd2061 26th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bfi/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bfi/aspx/Tenders/Current ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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