---
title: "Corn Exchange Stage Lighting"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069788"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-30"
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# Corn Exchange Stage Lighting

Buyer: IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069788

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## Summary

Ipswich Borough Council has awarded a contract for the provision of stage lighting at the Corn Exchange, situated in Ipswich, Suffolk, UK. The procurement falls under the category of electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment, and consumables. The procurement method was an open competition below the threshold, with interested parties previously invited to submit tenders by 3rd June 2026. The award phase of this process is now complete, with the contracting period running from 26th June 2026 to 31st December 2026. The strategic location within the UKH14 region presents opportunities for local businesses to engage with public sector procurements.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in stage lighting, electrical machinery, and related apparatus to demonstrate their capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly those with experience in supplying public authorities, could leverage this contract to bolster their portfolios and gain exposure. By participating in similar open competitions, businesses can enhance their growth potential and establish a foothold within the sub-central government procurement sector.

## Notice

Ipswich Borough Council are currently out to tender for the provision of stage lighting. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 11am 3 June 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is 11am 22 May 2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061311-2026 |
| 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 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £71,443 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | TLH14 Suffolk CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STAGE ELECTRICS PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps
- 31520000 - Lamps and light fittings
- 31530000 - Parts of lamps and lighting equipment

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2026 at 13:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061311-2026
- 13 May 2026 at 11:45 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043848-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061311-2026
  30th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043848-2026
  13th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16093
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16094
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16095
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16096
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16097
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16098

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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