Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bea-15f9-719c-90f6-ca62d7750b45/auditorium-seating-replacement-and-installation-works-at-chelmsford-theatre Open for bids GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Auditorium Seating Replacement and Installation Works at Chelmsford Theatre [Chelmsford City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/chelmsford-city-council) Estimated value £250,000 Published 15 Sept 2026 Deadline 1 day left 20 Oct 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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: [delta-esourcing.com](https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Chelmsford:-Theatre-seats./K6M79534M7) To respond to this opportunity, please click here: [delta-esourcing.com/respond/K6M79534M7](https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/K6M79534M7) ## CPV classification Theatre seats Refurbishment work Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-06fa08-2026-09-15T12:27:45+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-06fa08-2026-09-15T12:27:45+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Chelmsford City Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/chelmsford-city-council) [Sector More Furniture, furnishings & cleaning products tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/furniture-furnishings) ## More tenders like this [Refurbishment of Cromer Pier Theatre Auditorium · North Norfolk District Council · 21 days left · 9 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b92-c58a-707c-97ec-958cd15842de/refurbishment-of-cromer-pier-theatre-auditorium) [Housing Site Identification, Landowner Engagement and Consultancy Services. · Chelmsford City Council · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15408-95e0-7222-9afc-7a4eb92afb30/housing-site-identification-landowner-engagement-and-consultancy-services) [Theatre Event Management Software · Surrey Heath Borough Council · 23 days left · 11 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b92-5ea5-70cd-a830-dd568cf31a50/theatre-event-management-software) [Invitation to Tender: 26078 Library Services Engage, Design and Fit out Contract - East Barnwell, Darwin Green, Whittlesey · Cambridgeshire County Council · 7 days left · 26 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bea-4840-7192-a1e9-0b9c418efaea/invitation-to-tender-26078-library-services-engage-design-and-fit-out-contract) [Cambridgeshire HIA Equipment Contracts (lot 1 and 4 only) · Cambridge City Council · 18 days left · 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1434c-30a2-7035-84e8-813bf2512269/cambridgeshire-hia-equipment-contracts-lot-1-and-4-only) [Domestic Build Works (Disability Adaptations) · Cheshire East Council · 14 days left · 2 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bd0-08b5-7084-93fd-a06b891b88ca/domestic-build-works-disability-adaptations)