---
title: "Equipment for The Loom Event Space"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06572c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-18"
---

# Equipment for The Loom Event Space

Buyer: OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06572c

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## Summary

Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council has completed its procurement process for specialist audio-visual, stage, and lighting equipment for The Loom Event Space. The tender, which falls under the goods category, utilised a direct procurement method labelled as 'below threshold - without competition' due to its nature. This award valued at £35,369.40, including VAT, has been granted to Prolight Concepts K Ltd, a local supplier based in Colne, Lancashire. The procurement procedure was initiated under the legal framework provided by the UKPGA 2023/54 and aimed to gather quotations from local companies. Given that Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council is a public authority operating within the sub-central government, potential suppliers should keep in mind its prioritisation of local businesses and SMEs. The contract period is set to begin on 19th February 2026 and end on 31st March 2026.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in multimedia equipment, lighting systems, and sound apparatus to collaborate with regional councils on future projects. The procurement favoured local engagement, making it ideal for SMEs looking to expand their footprint within the public sector. Businesses that offer innovative solutions in the fields of audio-visual, lighting, and stage technology would particularly benefit from similar opportunities to forge partnerships with public authorities that appreciate local expertise and competitive pricing. Suppliers looking to enter this market should consider maintaining robust lines of communication with organisations like Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council to stay updated on potential future procurement initiatives.

## Notice

Purchase specialist items from an Audio Visual, stage and lighting point of view. In line with procurement, we sourced three quotations from local companies but due to the items needed the lowest quote was still over PS30k once we included the VAT. This report as asking to go with Prolight Concepts who are the lowest quotation at PS29,474.50 plus VAT which totals PS35,369.40

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014827-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,369 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | OLDHAM |
| Post town | Oldham |
| Postcode | OL1 1HD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East |
| Local authority | Oldham |
| Electoral ward | Coldhurst |
| Westminster constituency | Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PROLIGHT CONCEPTS K |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31527260 - Lighting systems
- 32322000 - Multimedia equipment
- 32330000 - Apparatus for sound, video-recording and reproduction
- 32340000 - Microphones and loudspeakers
- 32350000 - Parts of sound and video equipment

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2026 at 14:29 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014827-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014827-2026
  18th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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