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title: "Replacement Auditorium seating at The Point Theatre, Eastleigh"
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# Replacement Auditorium seating at The Point Theatre, Eastleigh

Buyer: EASTLEIGH BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c7f3

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## Summary

Eastleigh Borough Council is seeking tenders for the replacement of auditorium seating at The Point Theatre, Eastleigh. This procurement process, currently at the tender stage, invites submissions under an open competition method. The project falls under the 'works' category, with a focus on the construction industry, specifically targeting auditorium and theatre construction works. Interested parties must submit their tenders via the Pro Actis South East Business Portal by the deadline on 31st July 2026, 14:00 BST. Queries related to the tender can be submitted until 29th July 2026. The project is valued at £120,000, aiming to replace and potentially upgrade the existing seating infrastructure, ensuring full compliance with fire safety and accessibility standards.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in construction and seating products. Companies with experience in similar projects, particularly those focusing on auditorium upgrades and seating installations, will find this tender particularly relevant. The Council prioritizes quality and cost efficiency, with a 60% to 40% evaluation criteria ratio. The contract period is set to begin on 18th January 2027, running until 1st February 2027. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with suitable skills, experience, and financial robustness are especially encouraged to apply, presenting a prime growth opportunity in the public sector works arena.

## Notice

The Point Theatre in Eastleigh was constructed 30 years ago. The main auditorium seating consists of 318 seats on a retracting mechanism and was installed at the time of initial construction. Following a recent maintenance check, the retractable mechanism was considered to be structurally sound and in good working order, however structural failures were identified in 59 of the 318 seats resulting in the seats being taken out of use. Many of these seats have been deemed beyond basic repair and the reduced seating capacity is now impacting on the viewing experience and the business case of the theatre. Accordingly, the Council considers the seating to have reached the end of its service life and is seeking to replace the 318 seats to restore the theatre to its full capacity. The aim of this project is to replace the existing theatre seating to reduce health and safety risks associated with the current installation, while enhancing audience comfort, improving durability, and modernising the overall appearance of the auditorium. The upgraded seating must: * Enhance the visual quality and consistency of the auditorium. * Increase longevity and reduce ongoing maintenance requirements. * Comply fully with fire safety, evacuation, and accessibility standards. * Optimise audience sightlines, in particular for Row Q. * Retain or enhance the existing seating layout and capacity. The council is currently considering two options and seeking quotations for both: * Lot 1: Replacement of the auditorium seating on the existing retractable mechanism. * Lot 2: Replacement of the retractable mechanism/platform system, inclusive of new auditorium seating. Eastleigh Borough Council is inviting contractors with the appropriate skills, experience, and financial standing to submit a tender for the replacement of the auditorium seating at The Point Theatre, Eastleigh, as more particularly described in ITT specification documentation.

### Lot Information

Replacement of the auditorium seating

Replacement of the auditorium seating on the existing retractable mechanism.

Replacement of the retractable mechanism/platform system, inclusive of new auditorium seating

Replacement of the retractable mechanism/platform system, inclusive of new auditorium seating (318 seats)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064896-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Jan 2027 - 1 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EASTLEIGH BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EASTLEIGH |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO50 9YN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire |
| Local authority | Eastleigh |
| Electoral ward | Eastleigh Central |
| Westminster constituency | Eastleigh |
| Delivery location | TLJ35 South Hampshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 39110000 - Seats, chairs and related products, and associated parts
- 45212321 - Auditorium construction work
- 45212322 - Theatre construction work

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2026 at 15:36 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064896-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064896-2026
  9th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-18987
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-18988
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-18989
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-18990
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-18991

## Notice URLs

- https://sebp.due-north.com/
- https://www.eastleigh.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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