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title: "Corn Exchange, Witney, Specialist Theatre Systems - Theatre Seating"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02df5a"
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buyer: "WITNEY TOWN COUNCIL"
published: "2023-06-19"
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# Corn Exchange, Witney, Specialist Theatre Systems - Theatre Seating

Buyer: WITNEY TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02df5a

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## Summary

The Witney Town Council is conducting a procurement process for the supply and installation of theatre seating systems at the Corn Exchange in Witney. The project involves enhancing the venue to cater to local theatre and music groups, as well as small-scale touring productions. This tender, which is in the Award stage, presents an opportunity for businesses in the goods category sector to compete for the contract. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the deadline for this stage was the 9th of December 2022.

This tender for theatre seating systems at the Corn Exchange in Witney can create growth opportunities for businesses specializing in goods supply and installation services. Companies well-versed in theatre seating solutions, project management, and compliance with safety standards are well-suited to compete for this contract. The Witney Town Council is the contracting authority for this project, located in Witney, United Kingdom. The project aims to transform the historic Corn Exchange into a versatile venue for cultural events through the installation of modern theatre systems.

## Notice

The Corn Exchange is a grade II listed building in the heart of Witney, providing a social and creative resource for the people of Witney and visitors. It was built by the private 'Corn Exchange Company' in 1863, replacing a 16th Century building used in the 1850's as a corn returns office. From the outset, it was used for social events and meetings as well as corn dealings and housed several clubs and societies. The main hall currently has no permanently installed technical theatre systems or seating so the proposal is to install these systems to enable the venue to be utilised by local theatre and music groups and small-scale touring productions. This specification is for the supply and installation of theatre seating

### Lot Information

Lot 1

* The seating system shall incorporate a fixed rear platform with an access corridor underneath. * It shall be telescopic and designed to conform to the latest standards for strength, stability and safety, including, but not limited to BS5588. * The seating unit shall be fixed in place, preferably to the brick rear wall. * The TSC shall allow for checking all on site dimensions prior to manufacture to ensure the finished product shall fit in the available space. * The seating contractor shall allow for checking the existing floor finish (timber parquet on concrete) to ensure proper operation of the telescopic unit. * Layout and numbers of seats are shown on the enclosed drawings. * Self-stacking side rails shall be provided to one side of the unit, it shall not be necessary to remove the side rails prior to retracting the unit. * A kick plate shall be provided to the other side of the unit adjacent to the wall. * Some seats in the rear row shall be removable to allow for a control position to be created. * All seats in the front row shall be removable in blocks of no more than 2 seats to allow for wheelchair spaces to be created. * A cost for timber fascia panels (including aisle infill panels) shall be provided as an option in a finish to be confirmed. * The TSC shall provide for all necessary materials and labour to complete the installation. * Price shall include all costs, including delivery to site, installation, commissioning, training and warranty. * The TSC shall include for project management to include design of the seating units, site visits to check site suitability and dimensions and to liaise with the design team, attendance at site design/progress meetings as required, commissioning and training. * Samples of seating options to be provided for evaluation during the contract with final design and type/style of seating to be approved by the Client/Consultant prior to manufacture. Specification is for the supply and installation of theatre seating

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017391-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| Lots value | £55,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WITNEY TOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | WITNEY |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX28 6AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | West Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Witney South |
| Westminster constituency | Witney |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HUSSEY SEATWAY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39111200 - Theatre seats

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2023 at 15:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017391-2023
- 10 Sep 2021 at 10:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022507-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.witney-tc.gov.uk

## Provenance

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