Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf4-f651-7005-9711-4552ff81d396/gb-chelmsford-cramphorn-theatre-seating closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # GB-Chelmsford: Cramphorn Theatre Seating [Chelmsford City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/chelmsford-city-council) Estimated value £50,000 to £100,000 Published 17 Apr 2015 Deadline Closed 6 May 2015 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - 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 Supply, Install and Maintain Purpose Made Retractable Theatre Seating Chelmsford City Theatres are looking to replace the existing system in their studio theatre. The replacement must include a powered retractable system of 5 platforms, with a row of specific fixed seating on the top platform, 150 seats in total. 32 free standing seats to be supplied for 2 rows at the front on flat floor. Fixed to the wall and floor including an extended platform to the rear row incorporating 2 sets of steps, left and right of centre to access the lobby areas behind the seating system. To provide double direction step assembly, for access from the floor in front of the seating system to the rear platform when truncation mechanism is operated. 100 stackable seats to be used for alternative configuration when platforms retracted. All seats to be fully upholstered. Existing seating will be removed by the theatre. Applicants must be experienced in the manufacture or supply of this type of seating system and be prepared to provide evidence of UK installations. To be achieved within critical space restrictions and installed in a specific time slot in September 2015. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: [delta-esourcing.com](https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Chelmsford:-Cramphorn-Theatre-Seating/4C3Z3WCTMT) To respond to this opportunity, please click here: [delta-esourcing.com/respond/4C3Z3WCTMT](https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4C3Z3WCTMT) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement, and the contract will be awarded on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: [delta-esourcing.com](https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Chelmsford:-Cramphorn-Theatre-Seating/4C3Z3WCTMT) To respond to this opportunity, please click here: [delta-esourcing.com/respond/4C3Z3WCTMT](https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4C3Z3WCTMT) Read full description ## CPV classification Theatre seats Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/50a3772f-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) 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. 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