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title: "Contract for the supply and installation of MET Rigging at Stafford gatehouse Theatre."
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buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Contract for the supply and installation of MET Rigging at Stafford gatehouse Theatre.

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f146cac5-5132-457a-bafb-b80fdbb64a19

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## Summary

The Staffordshire County Council has awarded a contract for the supply and installation of MET Rigging at Stafford Gatehouse Theatre. This project, classified under the electrical machinery and lighting industry, aims to replace the current scaffold grid with a truss grid mounted on chain-hoists to reduce the need for equipment to be carried up ladders. The contract, worth £69,050, commenced on 19 May 2021 and runs until 31 August 2021. The tender process was conducted using an open procurement method, which allows any qualified supplier to participate, with the procurement phase being successfully concluded on 5 May 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in theatre rigging, electrical machinery, and installation services. Companies that are SMEs or involved in the voluntary and community sector may find this project particularly suited to their capabilities, given the focus on accessibility and safety enhancements that the installation entails. Engaging in this type of tender could accelerate business growth by establishing a valuable partnership with the council and increasing visibility in the regional market while contributing to local cultural infrastructure.

## Notice

Contract for the supply and installation of MET Rigging at Stafford gatehouse Theatre. The current proposal is to replace the entire scaffold grid structure with a truss grid. The truss grid will be installed on chain-hoists to eliminate as much routine planned Working at Height as possible, particularly the requirement to carry equipment up ladders. Staffordshire County Council are procuring this on behalf of Stafford Borough Council

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc7b6a79-6668-451a-a5b8-8c35837690ee |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 18 May 2021 - 31 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,050 |
| 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 | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST16 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Forebridge |
| Westminster constituency | Stafford |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TECHNICAL STAGE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

## Release History

- 5 May 2021 at 12:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc7b6a79-6668-451a-a5b8-8c35837690ee
- 17 Feb 2021 at 11:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79359d6a-d933-49a0-8fff-3d5350e5e8a5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc7b6a79-6668-451a-a5b8-8c35837690ee
  5th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79359d6a-d933-49a0-8fff-3d5350e5e8a5
  17th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login#
  Please use this link to obtain the tender documents

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