--- title: "Contract for Swansea Grand Theatre - Auditorium Seating Contract (Phase 1)" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-147732" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-147732" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-147732.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-147732.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA" published: "2025-01-31" --- # Contract for Swansea Grand Theatre - Auditorium Seating Contract (Phase 1) Buyer: CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-147732 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-147732) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-147732.json) ## Summary The City & County of Swansea is seeking to appoint a specialist contractor for the refurbishment of the Swansea Grand Theatre's auditorium seating as part of Phase 1 of the project. This tender belongs to the works category within the theatre construction industry and is scheduled to take place in Swansea. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 3rd March 2025. This first phase entails replacing and renewing the seating in the Stalls and Upper Circle areas of the theatre. Noteworthy is the requirement that all materials used must adhere to fire-retardant standards as per the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations. The project is planned to commence between 20th July 2026 and 6th September 2026, with the works to be completed within seven weeks. This tender offers an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in theatre seating and refurbishment to secure a significant contract, enhancing their portfolio with a prestigious project. Companies with expertise in fire-retardant materials, bespoke seating solutions, and those capable of delivering high-quality refurbished seating in line with the aesthetic and functional requirements will find this tender appealing. Additionally, the contract includes provisions for Community Benefits, promoting social and environmental considerations, which may be advantageous for businesses looking to contribute to local economic and social objectives. The authority considers the contract suitable for consortia bidding, encouraging collaborations that might bolster business growth through shared expertise and resources. ## Notice Swansea Grand Theatre is a large theatre in South Wales that was opened in 1897. The theatre is owned and maintained by the Local Authority. Our theatre is much different than others, The Grand Theatre is not listed but is an important heritage asset and the last remaining theatre by architect William Hope. We are a large venue with a main auditorium that has the capacity of seating 1,020, a depot studio with the capacity of seating 200 and several meeting and commercial spaces available for hire. We seek to appoint a specialist contractor to refurbish the seating within the main auditorium with a view of improving the customer experience by enhancing the accessible seating (increase provision), and to improve the quality and comfort i.e. leg room and width of the seats without having a major impact on the overall seating capacity.We aim to undertake this work in planned phases to eradicate disruption to the programme of events.Phase 1 - Stalls and Upper Circle (replace and renew the seating)Phase 2 - Grand Circle (Re-tier, replace existing flooring and accessible lighting (like for like), replace, and renew seating) - this procurement opportunity will be advertised at a later stage to complexities of the work.This procurement will solely concentrate on Phase 1 of the project, which will concentrate of the refurbishment of the seating within the Stalls (Level 1) and Upper Circle (Level 3) within the main auditorium.The minimum seating requirements will need to consist of the following:All material must be fire-retardant as per Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations.Fully upholstered floor fixed theatre chairsUpholstery colour to match aesthetics.Each seat to be numbered.Each row to be letteredNOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147732 Register your company on the eTenderWales portal (this is only required once):-- Navigate to the portal: http://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk-- Click the "Suppliers register here" link.-- Enter your correct business and user details.-- Note the username you chose and click "Save" when complete.-- You will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure).-- Agree to the terms and conditions and click "continue".2. Express an interest in the project:-- Login to the portal with your username/password.-- Click the "ITTs Open to All Suppliers" link (these are the ITTs open to any registered supplier).-- Click on the relevant ITT to access the content.-- Click the "Express Interest" button in the "Actions" box on the left-hand side of the page.-- This will move the ITT into your "My ITTs" page (this is a secure area reserved for your projects only).-- Click on the ITT code. You can now access any attachments by clicking the "Settings and Buyer Attachments" in the "Actions" box.3. Responding to the invitation to tender:-- You can now choose to "Reply" or "Reject" (please give a reason if rejecting).-- You can now use the "Messages" function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification.-- Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT.-- There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available).If you require any further assistance use the online help. Alternatively, the BravoSolution helpdesk can be contacted (Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 18:00) on:-- E-mail: help@bravosolution.co.uk-- Phone: +44 8003684850Thanks(WA Ref:147732)Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority's economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are:Please see Schedule 3 Community Benefit Small Works of Tender DocumentsThe buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147732 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA | | Locality | SWANSEA | | Post town | Swansea | | Postcode | SA1 3SN | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea | | Local authority | Swansea | | Electoral ward | Waterfront | | Westminster constituency | Swansea West | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## 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 - 39111000 - Seats - 39111200 - Theatre seats - 39113000 - Miscellaneous seats and chairs - 45212322 - Theatre construction work ## Release History - 31 Jan 2025 at 14:55 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147732 ## Notice URLs - http://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk— - http://www.swansea.gov.uk/dobusiness - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147732 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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