--- title: "Replacement of Theatre Seat for Princes Theatre" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e03e89a0-4a62-4c46-a3ee-92e86adb0dd3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e03e89a0-4a62-4c46-a3ee-92e86adb0dd3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e03e89a0-4a62-4c46-a3ee-92e86adb0dd3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e03e89a0-4a62-4c46-a3ee-92e86adb0dd3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2022-05-24" --- # Replacement of Theatre Seat for Princes Theatre Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e03e89a0-4a62-4c46-a3ee-92e86adb0dd3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e03e89a0-4a62-4c46-a3ee-92e86adb0dd3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e03e89a0-4a62-4c46-a3ee-92e86adb0dd3.json) ## Summary Essex County Council, acting on behalf of Tendring District Council, is overseeing the procurement process for the "Replacement of Theatre Seat for Princes Theatre." This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on seats and related products, and is located in Chelmsford, England. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender having been published on 7 April 2022. The tender period ended on 29 April 2022, while the contract period is set to commence on 9 May 2022 and conclude on 8 May 2025. The contract value is estimated at £30,000, with a minimum value of £5,000. The award for the contract was published on 24 May 2022. This contract presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in furnishing and theatre-related services, to engage in a long-term relationship with a local council. Businesses that can offer fixed-position seating solutions, along with the ability to work within a busy venue schedules, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The potential for additional parts to be called off from the contract over three years also provides a pathway for sustained business growth in this sector. ## Notice Essex County Council will be running this request for quotation on behalf of Tendring District Council (TDC) Tendring District Council oversees the running of the Princes Theatre (PT) and is looking to replace the Dress Circle seating sited within the main auditorium. These seats are to be in a fixed position and as such do not require moving or collapsing. The applicant will need to consider timescales carefully and work with the General Theatre Manager - Technical as this is a working venue that already has a full programme of events and activities. Seats are to be replaced at the start of the contract and any additional parts to be called off of the contract for up to three years. The start date of the contract is to be confirmed with the awarded supplier. Please find all details in the attached documents. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3074e185-415c-4d79-b92e-d1a1fcb71185 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 16 May 2022 | | Contract period | 23 May 2022 - 24 Oct 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £42,688 | | 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | CHELMSFORD | | Post town | Chelmsford | | Postcode | CM1 1GG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex | | Local authority | Chelmsford | | Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central | | Westminster constituency | Chelmsford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | AUDITORIA SERVICES | ## 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 ## Release History - 24 May 2022 at 17:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3074e185-415c-4d79-b92e-d1a1fcb71185 - 27 Apr 2022 at 10:06 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5be1277c-3530-4f54-b9ce-52a608538b63 - 12 Apr 2022 at 10:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5be1277c-3530-4f54-b9ce-52a608538b63 - 7 Apr 2022 at 14:53 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5be1277c-3530-4f54-b9ce-52a608538b63 - 7 Apr 2022 at 14:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5be1277c-3530-4f54-b9ce-52a608538b63 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3074e185-415c-4d79-b92e-d1a1fcb71185 24th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5be1277c-3530-4f54-b9ce-52a608538b63 27th April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a439d397-2495-4459-9a8f-d1eb6b73322a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7efc20b8-721a-45f0-8c9b-c577ef5acad3 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ae921643-30b0-440b-9a47-91225bdc2f3f - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e478549c-5c05-44d1-89f8-fa0a47550c6c - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4b7be60f-b2a3-42bd-b80f-afa9411657ad - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c426a353-3b62-49f9-9bc3-bb77c566692c - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b6a50511-92d3-44cd-99d4-d392f7201d64 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6ce7ca37-6329-4d4f-9d69-ef76061b6971 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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