---
title: "Theatre Control Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059a03"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD"
published: "2025-10-03"
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# Theatre Control Equipment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059a03

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## Summary

The University of Salford has recently concluded a procurement process for "Theatre Control Equipment" in the category of goods, specifically lighting equipment and electric lamps. This tender focused on upgrading the control desks for lighting and sound at the New Adelphi Theatre, a venue both for performing arts education and professional events. The procurement method was an open competition conducted below the financial threshold. The award was made on 2nd October 2025 to Adlib Audio Limited, with the contract period commencing on 20th October 2025 and set to conclude on 1st April 2026. The procurement was part of the tender process initiated earlier, with the tender notice having been published on 15th September 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of theatre and venue equipment, particularly those specialising in audio-visual technologies and stage control systems. SMEs, such as the awarded Adlib Audio Limited, are well-suited for this kind of tender due to the below-threshold nature of the open competition, enabling smaller enterprises to compete effectively. The focus on upgrading essential infrastructure within the performing arts sector highlights a lucrative market for companies dedicated to innovative and high-quality control equipment, enhancing both the educational and professional capabilities of the theatre environment.

## Notice

The New Adelphi Theatre at the University of Salford is both a centre for Performing Arts education and a professional receiving venue. Now 9 years since opening, we are looking to update and upgrade the lighting and sound control desks within the venue to accommodate the broad range of demands on the space.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062107-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award 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 | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Oct 2025 - 1 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000 |
| Awards value | £96,808 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M5 4WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Ordsall |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps
- 32340000 - Microphones and loudspeakers

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2025 at 11:25 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062107-2025
- 15 Sep 2025 at 09:38 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056461-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062107-2025
  3rd October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056461-2025
  15th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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