--- title: "Auditorium Seating System - Y Muni Pontypridd" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-155428" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-155428" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-155428.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-155428.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "AWEN CULTURAL TRUST" published: "2025-10-10" --- # Auditorium Seating System - Y Muni Pontypridd Buyer: AWEN CULTURAL TRUST Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-155428 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-155428) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-155428.json) ## Summary The procurement process, initiated by Awen Cultural Trust, involved the design, manufacture, supply, and installation of a theatre auditorium seating system for Y Muni Pontypridd. This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically involving seats and theatre seats, and is located in Bridgend. The process moved swiftly from the tender stage, which ended on 19th September 2025, to an award by 10th October 2025 to Audience Systems Limited. The contract is now active, with installation scheduled between 5th and 27th January 2026. The procurement used an open method, encouraging competition among suppliers. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the theatre equipment sector, particularly those specialising in seating systems. With a focus on custom design and manufacturing followed by installation, it attracts companies with expertise in retractable motorised seating solutions. Such contracts can bolster the growth of firms capable of delivering bespoke, high-quality seating configurations adaptable to various needs. Companies able to meet strict timelines and technical specifications with innovative design solutions are well-suited to compete in similar procurements, thus expanding their market presence. ## Notice ** FOR FULL DETAILS PLEASE REFER TO TENDER DOCUMENT **We are seeking to appoint a suitably experienced and skilled specialist to design, manufacture, supply and installation of theatre auditorium seating systems. In summary, these include:* a retractable motorised system comprising two banks of 13 rows by 8 seats each (104 in total per bank), plus a permanent full width rearmost row with 20 seats. Overall, 228 seats over 14 rows (subject to further survey, design and structural loadings).* The rearmost row will remain usable when the system is retracted allowing access to this top row via our balcony. The front edge of this row will therefore require barrier rails.* The system should allow the system to lock in sections to allow us to offer different configurations. For example, the ability to utilise the first five rows while leaving the rest of the system stowed.* The system will be easy to retract with fold-down handrails and seats to allow quick retraction.The supply and installation of the seating must be complete in between 5 - 27 January 2026 due to our live programme commitments. we will expect the nominated specialist to be able to commence the necessary design works immediately. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=155428 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 Oct 2025 | | 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 | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | AWEN CULTURAL TRUST | | Locality | BRIDGEND | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF32 8UU | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend | | Local authority | Bridgend | | Electoral ward | Garw Valley | | Westminster constituency | Rhondda and Ogmore | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | AUDIENCE SYSTEMS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 39111000 - Seats - 39111200 - Theatre seats - 39113000 - Miscellaneous seats and chairs ## Release History - 10 Oct 2025 at 13:57 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=155428 - 5 Sep 2025 at 15:33 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=155428 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP542019&idx=1 5th September 2025 - Invitation To Tender - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP542019&idx=2 5th September 2025 - Plan - GF - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP542019&idx=3 5th September 2025 - Plan - GF - PDF - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP542019&idx=4 5th September 2025 - Plan - FF - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP542019&idx=5 5th September 2025 - Plan - FF - PDF - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP542019&idx=6 5th September 2025 - Section 1 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP542019&idx=7 5th September 2025 - Section 2 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP542019&idx=8 5th September 2025 - Schedule 4 in DOCX format for convenience ## Notice URLs - https://www.awen-wales.com - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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