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title: "Professional Event Stage Studio lighting equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050b8d"
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# Professional Event Stage Studio lighting equipment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050b8d

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Professional Event Stage Studio lighting equipment" was conducted by the University of Exeter, located in Exeter, United Kingdom. This tender is part of the goods category, specifically focusing on lighting systems for use in various performance and studio spaces within the university. The procurement followed an open competition method, below threshold, ensuring a wide opportunity for interested suppliers. The award stage of the procurement has been completed, with the contract being active from 12th June 2025 to 11th June 2026. Key dates included the awarding of the contract on 22nd May 2025. The main performance location is situated in the South West of England, covering the UKK4 region.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, predominantly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in professional lighting and related equipment. The contract, awarded to Adlib Audio Ltd, an SME based in Prescot, highlights the market potential for businesses that can offer competitive pricing and innovative solutions within the lighting industry. Companies specialising in advanced lighting systems and those seeking to expand their portfolio in the provision of goods to educational institutions are particularly well-suited to pursue such procurement opportunities. The focus on industry-standard equipment will enable the successful supplier to showcase its products in an educational and creative environment, potentially leading to further business opportunities within the academic sector.

## Notice

This equipment is for the Department of Communications, Drama and Film where it will fulfil a number of purposes. The ETC control desk is replacing an older console in our main performance space and will give students the opportunity to work with industry-standard state-of-the-art lighting programming equipment. The profiles, wash lights and fresnels will be spread across our 6 practical studio spaces to be used for events, performances and video shoots. These are adding to our existing stock of the same equipment, which we have been using for the last couple of years https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/supplier/publictenders?B=UK quote and include https://

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028063-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Jun 2025 - 11 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | £150,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £129,490 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADLIB AUDIO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31527260 - Lighting systems

## Release History

- 28 May 2025 at 11:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028063-2025
- 1 May 2025 at 14:10 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018495-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028063-2025
  28th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018495-2025
  1st May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=93536&B=
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/supplier/publictenders?B=UK
- https://www.exeter.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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