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title: "ESPH CN RDC DLWP Specialist Auditorium Seating (ESPH682 JB)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04f929"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ROTHER DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-11"
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# ESPH CN RDC DLWP Specialist Auditorium Seating (ESPH682 JB)

Buyer: ROTHER DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04f929

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "ESPH CN RDC DLWP Specialist Auditorium Seating (ESPH682 JB)" was conducted by Rother District Council, based in Bexhill-on-Sea, United Kingdom. The primary objective was to manufacture and install seating for the De La Warr Pavilion with the possibility of future refurbishment. The procurement category is goods, specifically theatre seats, under an open procedure. The contract, in its completion stage with an award value of £414,894, began on 27th August 2025 and will conclude on 26th August 2026. This process was handled under a legal basis defined by UK legislation 2023/54. The buyer organization, Rother District Council, conducted this procurement process ensuring transparency in their open procedure.

This tender opens opportunities for companies in the auditorium seating manufacturing sector. Businesses adept at providing quality seating solutions, with an understanding of the technical requirements and compliance with regulations, would find this contract advantageous. Despite being awarded to Audience Systems Limited, a large-scale supplier, future similar opportunities could benefit SMEs or other ambitious companies aiming to gain a foothold in the public sector projects across the UK. The open procurement method utilised ensures fair competition, fostering business expansion and potential for firms to showcase innovative and quality solutions.

## Notice

The works comprise the manufacture and installation of seating for the existing De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill with the intention for the seats to be reused in the proposed refurbishment of the building in the future. The existing capacity at stalls level is: 636 seats including 2 wheelchair positions and a control area; consisting of 446 seats in the pit and 190 on the podium-level terraces, including 2 wheelchairs. Full specification and details are available in Appendix A of the Tender pack.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055880-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Aug 2025 - 26 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £333,333 |
| Lots value | £333,333 |
| Awards value | £345,745 |
| Contracts value | £345,745 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROTHER DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEXHILL-ON-SEA |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN39 3JX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Rother |
| Electoral ward | Bexhill Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bexhill and Battle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AUDIENCE SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 39111200 - Theatre seats

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2025 at 14:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055880-2025
- 22 Jul 2025 at 15:55 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042170-2025
- 22 Jul 2025 at 15:49 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042168-2025
- 26 Mar 2025 at 18:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011415-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055880-2025
  11th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042170-2025
  22nd July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042168-2025
  22nd July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011415-2025
  26th March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.rother.gov.uk/

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