---
title: "Upgrade to Cinema Sound System and Server"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04eda1"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF YORK"
published: "2025-05-21"
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# Upgrade to Cinema Sound System and Server

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF YORK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04eda1

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## Summary

The University of York has completed a public procurement process for upgrading its cinema sound system and server, managed under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54. This procurement involved an open competition, categorised under radio, television, communication, telecommunications and related equipment. The University, situated in York, United Kingdom, awarded the contract to BELL THEATRE SERVICES LIMITED for a total gross amount of £156,000. Key dates in the contract include the commencement on 16th May 2025, with completion expected by 1st September 2026, following the award on 21st May 2025. This procurement has been categorised as 'complete' and involved the integration of systems such as existing fire alarms and lecture capture, alongside replacing amplifiers and speakers.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in audio-visual equipment and services, especially those with expertise in sound system integration and innovative audio solutions. The project scope encompasses technical installation and system integration tasks, opening opportunities for businesses with skills in installing auxiliary audio systems like hearing loops and sound processors. Companies with a portfolio in the arts, media, and communication sectors would be ideally positioned to leverage such an opportunity to enhance their market presence and credibility through involvement in a public authority project.

## Notice

The scope of services and supply to cover installation of new equipment including additional speakers, sound processor and hearing loop/ equivalent assisted listening system. Integration of installed systems (existing fire alarm, relay/lecture capture) and replacement of existing amplifiers and speakers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023993-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 May 2025 - 1 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000 |
| Lots value | £125,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £156,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF YORK |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO10 5DD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Hull Road |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BELL THEATRE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 21 May 2025 at 13:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023993-2025
- 31 Mar 2025 at 13:51 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012040-2025
- 17 Mar 2025 at 09:29 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009569-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023993-2025
  21st May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012040-2025
  31st March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009569-2025
  17th March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/york/aspx/Home
  The Invitation to Tender (ITT) documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/york/aspx/Home

## Notice URLs

- http://www.york.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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