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title: "GB-Colchester: Mercury Theatre"
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buyer: "COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# GB-Colchester: Mercury Theatre

Buyer: COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c3ce443b-f0b4-47de-a435-4b66898a7098

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by Colchester Borough Council for the Mercury Theatre project located at Balkerne Gate, Colchester, CO1 1PT. This tender, titled "GB-Colchester: Mercury Theatre," falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on communications and lighting systems. The procurement stage is currently at the open tender phase, with bids due by 12:00 on 4th February 2022. The estimated value of the contract ranges from £50,000 to £100,000, and the contract period is set to commence on 1st March 2022 and conclude by 31st May 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSE) in the supply and installation of lighting, sound, and communications equipment. Businesses specialising in these areas would be well-suited to compete, as they can participate in one or multiple lots of the tender. By engaging in this project, companies can not only expand their portfolios but also establish partnerships with public sector organisations, potentially leading to future contracts and growth in their operations.

## Notice

Colchester Borough Council (the Council) on behalf of the Mercury Theatre requires a suitably qualified contractor(s) to supply and install the following equipment at the Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, CO1 1PT. A list of the products required to be supplied and installed can be found in the tender document and contractors may bid for either 1, 2 or all 3 lots: Lot 1: Lighting Equipment Lot 2: Sound Equipment Lot 3: Communications Equipment Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e32e1fa6-2170-40ad-89fb-23c43ed49d1b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 31 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO3 3WG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Colchester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31527260 - Lighting systems
- 32342410 - Sound equipment
- 32570000 - Communications equipment

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2022 at 17:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e32e1fa6-2170-40ad-89fb-23c43ed49d1b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e32e1fa6-2170-40ad-89fb-23c43ed49d1b
  26th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Colchester:-Mercury-Theatre/JMEA5YUM5V
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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