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title: "Auditorium Seating Replacement and Installation Works at Chelmsford Theatre"
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# Auditorium Seating Replacement and Installation Works at Chelmsford Theatre

Buyer: Chelmsford City Council  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06fa08

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## Summary

Chelmsford City Council is procuring auditorium seating replacement and installation works at Chelmsford Theatre on Duke Street, Chelmsford. The requirement covers the design, manufacture, supply, delivery, installation, testing and commissioning of a complete seating solution. It includes fixed and removable theatre seats, wheelchair and companion seating positions, floor-fixing systems, seat numbering, sponsor plaques, storage trolleys, spare parts, warranties and aftercare support. The contractor will work with Citizens Design Bureau and the theatre team to deliver a fully operational auditorium that improves customer comfort and experience, while maintaining or improving seating capacity where possible. The work is classified as theatre seating and refurbishment, and delivery is in the Chelmsford area. This is a works procurement for one seating replacement project.

The procurement has reached tender: Chelmsford City Council invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. Potential bidders could submit enquiries until 13 October 2026 at 3:00 pm, and offers were due by 20 October 2026 at 12:00 noon. The contract is scheduled to run from 19 July 2027 to 9 September 2027. Its estimated value is £250,000 excluding VAT, or £300,000 including VAT. There is one lot. Tenders are evaluated on quality and price, with quality weighted at 70% and price at 30%. Electronic submission is permitted. The opportunity is being procured under the Procurement Act 2023 and uses the council’s electronic response portal for submissions.

This opportunity suits an SME or larger specialist contractor with demonstrated experience delivering auditorium or theatre seating projects. The successful supplier needs the capability and capacity to manage the full supply chain, from design and manufacture through delivery, installation, testing and commissioning, and to provide spare parts, warranties and aftercare. Relevant expertise includes fixed and removable seating, wheelchair and companion positions, floor fixing, seat numbering, sponsor plaques and storage systems. Suppliers should be able to collaborate effectively with the council, Citizens Design Bureau and theatre staff during design and delivery. The solution must meet relevant accessibility, fire-safety and industry standards, while maintaining or improving seating capacity where possible and providing a comfortable, fully operational auditorium.

## Notice

Chelmsford City Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to undertake the design, manufacture, supply, delivery, installation, testing and commissioning of new auditorium seating at Chelmsford Theatre, Duke Street, Chelmsford. The project includes the provision of fixed and removable seating, wheelchair and companion seating positions, floor fixing systems, seat numbering, sponsor plaques, storage trolleys, spare parts, warranties and aftercare support. The successful contractor will work collaboratively with Citizens Design Bureau (CDB) and the theatre team to develop and deliver a fully operational seating solution that enhances customer comfort and experience, maintains or improves seating capacity where possible, and complies with all relevant accessibility, fire safety and industry standards. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Chelmsford:-Theatre-seats./K6M79534M7 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/K6M79534M7

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087265-2026 |
| 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 | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Jul 2027 - 9 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | £250,000 |
| 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 | Chelmsford City Council |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Postcode area | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1JE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Marconi |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | TLH3 Essex |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 39111200 - Theatre seats
- 45453100 - Refurbishment work

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2026 at 12:27 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087265-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087265-2026
  15th September 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
  Access Code: K6M79534M7

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/K6M79534M7
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Chelmsford:-Theatre-seats./K6M79534M7
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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