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title: "Cambridge City Council - Cambridge Corn Exchange Seating"
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# Cambridge City Council - Cambridge Corn Exchange Seating

Buyer: CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0435c4

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## Summary

Cambridge City Council is seeking a supplier for the replacement of all chairs within the Cambridge Corn Exchange. This contract, aimed within the "Seats, chairs and related products, and associated parts" industry category, involves various seating areas including the Flat Floor Mezzanine, Balcony, Boxes, and Tiered Seating. Additionally, the procurement includes an exploration into new carpets for mezzanine and balcony staircases. The project is in the award stage, with a signed contract valued at £180,000. The key dates include the contract signing on 6th June 2024, with a prior tender period ending on 4th March 2024. The location for delivery and implementation of the project is the UKH12 region, specifically Cambridge.

This tender opens significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-quality, hardwearing seating solutions, particularly those experienced with historical or multi-functional venues. SMEs with expertise in adaptable storage systems and professional use configurations stand a strong chance of competing. The competitive open procurement process allows for equal opportunity, and the comprehensive scope—including potential new carpet installations—provides room for innovative solutions. Business growth can be realised not only through the contract's initial duration but also through the establishment of a long-term relationship with the Cambridge City Council.

## Notice

Cambridge City Council are looking for a supplier to replace all chairs within Cambridge Corn Exchange. This includes chairs on the Flat Floor Mezzanine, Balcony, Boxes and the Tiered Seating but not replacing the bleacher mechanism that the tiered seating is fixed to. The new chairs must adapt into our current storage system as space is limited for new storage areas. We would also like to explore the idea of obtaining new carpets for the mezzanine and balcony staircases. Chairs need to be hardwearing for professional use and work for multiple configurations. To express an interest in the project please provide a case study of previous experience including but not limited to * Venue size * Seat style * Seat numbers * Timeframes Seat Numbers - Seated up to 1470 including guests, holds and spares Flat Floor: 688 Tiered: 228 Mezzanine: 44 Balcony: 490 Boxes: 20

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Cambridge City Council are looking for a supplier to replace all chairs within Cambridge Corn Exchange. This includes chairs on the Flat Floor Mezzanine, Balcony, Boxes and the Tiered Seating but not replacing the bleacher mechanism that the tiered seating is fixed to. The new chairs must adapt into our current storage system as space is limited for new storage areas. We would also like to explore the idea of obtaining new carpets for the mezzanine and balcony staircases. Chairs need to be hardwearing for professional use and work for multiple configurations. To express an interest in the project please provide a case study of previous experience including but not limited to * Venue size * Seat style * Seat numbers * Timeframes Seat Numbers - Seated up to 1470 including guests, holds and spares Flat Floor: 688 Tiered: 228 Mezzanine: 44 Balcony: 490 Boxes: 20

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022690-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,800,000 |
| Lots value | £150,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £180,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RACE FURNITURE |

## 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
- 39111200 - Theatre seats

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2024 at 13:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022690-2024
- 30 Jan 2024 at 15:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003096-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=9956f737-7f37-ee11-8124-005056b64545
- https://www.cambridge.gov.uk

## Provenance

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