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title: "Upgrade of Lighting and Sound Event Equipment at Aberystwyth Arts Centre"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-160832"
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buyer: "ABERYSTWYTH UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-02-27"
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# Upgrade of Lighting and Sound Event Equipment at Aberystwyth Arts Centre

Buyer: ABERYSTWYTH UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-160832

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Upgrade of Lighting and Sound Event Equipment at Aberystwyth Arts Centre" is managed by Aberystwyth University, located in Aberystwyth, Wales. This contract falls under the goods industry category, specifically targeting lighting and sound equipment for events, classified under CPV codes 31500000 and 32000000. Aberystwyth Arts Centre, as part of the university, is recognised as Wales’s largest arts centre and operates under a multi-year funding model backed by Arts Council Wales. The procurement process commenced with an open tender on 28 January 2026 with a subsequent award stage where Adlib Audio Limited was successfully awarded the contract on 23 February 2026. The period for submitting proposals ended on 11 February 2026, and successful bidders were required to submit equipment invoices by the end of February 2026. The procurement was facilitated through eTenderwales, ensuring a streamlined submission procedure.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the lighting and sound equipment industry to expand their reach in a prestigious and high-traffic venue. Companies specialising in advanced lighting solutions and sound systems can find advantageous growth prospects as the Arts Centre offers varied professional spaces such as a 900-seater concert hall and a 300-seater theatre, which cater to both international acts and community productions. The emphasis on modern upgrades offers room for innovation and advanced solutions, suitable for enterprises that serve the artistic and entertainment sectors. Although Adlib Audio Limited has secured this award, the university's commitment to enhancing its facilities may create future opportunities for consortia and suppliers capable of offering cutting-edge technology and excellent customer service.

## Notice

Upgrade of Lighting and Sound Event Equipment at Aberystwyth Arts CentreAberystwyth Arts Centre is a department of Aberystwyth University. It is Wales' largest arts centre and recognised as a 'national flagship for the arts'. It is a Multi-Year Funded Organisation by Arts Council Wales. The Arts Centre holds the ambition to serve not just the College but also the town and the surrounding counties and to act as a bridge between 'town and gown'. The University's long-term commitment to the Arts Centre and to the community in which we are based is something to be celebrated, and it is thanks to that initial vision that the Arts Centre, 50 years on, is able to ensure that the communities of Mid Wales have access to the very best regional, national, and international arts experiences, here in their own locale.As one of the largest venues in Wales and one of the busiest in the UK, we are fortunate to have a range of professional spaces in which to present work including a 900-seater concert hall (Great Hall), 300-seater theatre (Theatr y Werin), and 100-seater studio. This enables us to provide not only a positive experience for visiting companies and artists, but also vitally important opportunities for community groups to present their work in a professional environment in which to learn and be supported by experienced staff.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=160832 |
| 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 | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| 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 | ABERYSTWYTH UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | ABERYSTWYTH |
| Post town | Shrewsbury |
| Postcode | SY23 3AH |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL41 Mid Wales |
| Local authority | Ceredigion |
| Electoral ward | Llanbadarn Fawr |
| Westminster constituency | Ceredigion Preseli |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADLIB AUDIO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps
- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2026 at 14:47 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=160832
- 28 Jan 2026 at 14:54 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=160832

## Notice URLs

- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html

## Provenance

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