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title: "Cambridge City Council - Clay Farm Sound and Light Installation"
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# Cambridge City Council - Clay Farm Sound and Light Installation

Buyer: CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f05b0815-430b-471d-b8a8-365af5e4a456

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## Summary

Cambridge City Council is inviting tenders for the installation of sound and lighting systems at the Clay Farm Centre in Trumpington, Cambridge. This project involves the installation of wired lighting bars, a range of lighting fixtures, a lighting controller, digital audio desk, stage mics, speakers, and other necessary fittings. The procurement falls under the “Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment” industry category. The open procurement method is being used with a total budget of £41,000. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 28th February 2025, and the contract is set to commence on 28th March 2025, running until 26th September 2025. The project is suitable for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in theatrical and audio-visual equipment and installations. The contract's size and scope make it ideal for SMEs looking to expand their portfolios in the public sector and enhance their credibility by working with a well-known public body like Cambridge City Council. Companies with expertise in installing sound and light systems in community centres or similar venues would be well-suited for this opportunity, as it involves comprehensive installations tailored for a multifunctional venue.

## Notice

Clay Farm Centre is a large community centre in Trumpington, Cambridge which encompasses a library, cafe area, dance studio, various meeting rooms, a large hall, a large Doctors Surgery on the second floor, and 20 residential apartments over the third and fourth floors. The hall is 250 seated/400 standing with raked seating, sprung floor, projector, screen and small PA. We are currently developing the arts and culture programme at the centre in partnership with Library Presents, Corn Exchange, Folk Festival, local theatre groups, comedy and music promoters. To support and enable this programme development we need to install a theatrical lighting system and sound system. The total budget is PS41,000. The procurement will include: * Installation of wired lighting bars with connections for power, DMX and XLR. * A small range of lighting fixtures to include profiles, washes and moving heads * Lighting controller * All fittings and connecting cables * Digital audio desk and stage box * Speakers and amplifiers * Stage mics * Stage monitors * Mic stands, DIs and cables * Flight cases for the audio desk, lighting controller and a road trunk for mics, cables and stands * Any additional wall sockets and wiring

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7156e13d-d3a6-4a1d-969f-cfe9ac24cde7 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2025 - 26 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,000 |
| 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 | CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB2 3QJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Market |
| Westminster constituency | Cambridge |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2025 at 14:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7156e13d-d3a6-4a1d-969f-cfe9ac24cde7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7156e13d-d3a6-4a1d-969f-cfe9ac24cde7
  28th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=32beaa6a-97dc-ef11-8133-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True
  Advert

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