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title: "Provision of Replacement Bleacher Seating"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000826264"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SABHAL MÒR OSTAIG"
published: "2026-05-08"
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# Provision of Replacement Bleacher Seating

Buyer: SABHAL MÒR OSTAIG  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000826264

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Provision of Replacement Bleacher Seating" at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, located on the Isle of Skye, has been successfully completed. Conducted by the buyer, Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, within the education industry category, the procurement process followed an open procedure aimed at acquiring goods. The awarded contract, valued at £66,300, was signed on 14th April 2026. The tender, first issued on 11th March 2026 with a submission deadline of 19th March 2026, involved replacing existing bleacher seating in the institution's sports hall, designed to support various events. The location for delivery is Sabhal Mòr Ostaig in Sleat, and the project fell under the governance of public law complying with the GPA agreement.

This tender presented a significant opportunity for growth for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those capable of delivering full-service seating solutions involving design, manufacture, installation, and training. The awarded supplier, Audience Systems Ltd, is a testament to the competitive nature of the tender, which required high compliance with public liability and service criteria. Businesses specialising in educational or event-related infrastructure products and services would find such opportunities rewarding, especially if they possess strong capabilities in handling comprehensive installation projects and ensuring ongoing service and support. This contract not only highlights market potential but also serves as an entry point for businesses aiming to establish or strengthen relationships within the public sector procurement landscape.

## Notice

Sabhal Mor Ostaig has a requirement to replace its Bleacher seating in the sports hall. The seating is used to support many events at the National Gaelic College on the Isle of Skye.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contractor shall provide a complete seating system including design, manufacture, delivery, installation, commissioning, and training. The Contractor shall also remove and dispose of the existing seating system.

Renewal: An annual service of the Seating Solution shall be required, subject to budget. Call-out coverage shall also be applicable, following handover, within each annual service period which is invoked by the Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555432 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2026 - 24 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £66,300 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SABHAL MÒR OSTAIG |
| Locality | ISLE OF SKYE |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV44 8RQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Eilean á Chèo |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute |

## 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

- 39111200 - Theatre seats

## Release History

- 8 May 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555432
- 11 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551470

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR551470&idx=10
  17th March 2026 - Invitation to Tender Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR551470&idx=12
  17th March 2026 - Invitation to Tender Document V2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR551470&idx=8
  17th March 2026 - Appendix H - Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR551470&idx=11
  17th March 2026 - Appendix H - Specification V2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR551470&idx=3
  11th March 2026 - Appendix C - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR551470&idx=4
  11th March 2026 - Appendix D - Supply Chain Code of Conduct
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR551470&idx=5
  11th March 2026 - Appendix E - Commercial Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR551470&idx=6
  11th March 2026 - Appendix F - Technical Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR551470&idx=7
  11th March 2026 - Appendix G - Conflict of Interest
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR551470&idx=9
  11th March 2026 - Appendix I - Current Seating
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR551470&idx=1
  11th March 2026 - Appendix A - Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR551470&idx=2
  11th March 2026 - Appendix B - Freedom of Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551470
  Provision of Replacement Bleacher Seating - Sabhal Mor Ostaig has a requirement to replace its Bleacher seating in the sports hall. The seating is used to support many events at the National Gaelic College on the Isle of Skye.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555432
  Provision of Replacement Bleacher Seating - Sabhal Mor Ostaig has a requirement to replace its Bleacher seating in the sports hall. The seating is used to support many events at the National Gaelic College on the Isle of Skye.

## Notice URLs

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- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.smo.uhi.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000826264

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