Find a TenderAwardedContract details notice
Published 8 Jan 2026, 16:36 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Supply of Theatre/Stage Sound System (PA) and Theatre/Stage Lighting for Blackwood Miners Institute

Official notice

Authority: Caerphilly County Borough Council (Local council)

2 lotsGoodsBelow threshold - open competitionBelow thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitable
Published estimate£128,386total for 2 lots · £154,063 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 23 Jan 2026awarded 2 Mar 2026
Awarded to Stage Lighting Services2 awards
Contract term 1 moends 24 Feb 2026 · starts 30 Jan 2026

What is being bought2 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Award of contract for Supply of Theatre/Stage Sound System (PA) and Theatre/Stage Lighting for Blackwood Miners Institute

CPV: Accessories for sound and video equipment · Audio-visual equipment · Lighting equipment and electric lamps · Microphones and loudspeakers

Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure

2 lots · all with a published value (£128,386 together) · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1Theatre/Stage Sound System (PA)Awarded 1 moSMEVCSEPublished value£69,706

Sound System covers the supply a complete replacement PA Sound System for the main auditorium at Blackwood Miners’ Institute (BMI). The Contractor shall provide all Goods required to replace the existing outdated system with a like-for-like or approved equivalent solution, ensuring high-quality audio performance, compliance with all relevant regulations, and full integration with the venue’s technical infrastructure.

Contract period: 30 Jan 2026 – 24 Feb 2026 (1 mo)Value: £69,706 exc. VAT · £83,647 inc. VAT
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Lot #2Theatre/Stage LightingAwarded 1 moSMEVCSEPublished value£58,680

This Lot covers the supply of theatre and stage LED lighting for Blackwood Miners’ Institute (BMI). The Supplier will be required to provide modern, energy-efficient LED fixtures and professional-grade Lighting desks to support BMI’s transition from generic lighting to a partly updated LED-based lighting infrastructure. The Goods this Lot are intended to enhance the venue’s technical capabilities, improve operational sustainability, and support a wide range of performance and touring requirements.

Contract period: 30 Jan 2026 – 24 Feb 2026 (1 mo)Value: £58,680 exc. VAT · £70,416 inc. VAT
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored · same split on all 2 lots
Price: 100%
Published award criteria (1)
  • Price
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 100 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 10 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Below threshold - open competition
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Below threshold
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
8 Jan 2026, 16:36 GMT
Last source update
5 Mar 2026, 12:16 GMT
Authority reference
CCBC/PS2937/AB/25
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-001607
Latest notice
Contract details notice (UK7)
Classification (CPV)
Accessories for sound and video equipmentAudio-visual equipmentLighting equipment and electric lampsMicrophones and loudspeakers
Delivery area
Wales (UKL16)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-060235 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: ProContract (Due North) · Who buys & how to bid on ProContract
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowed
Access & registration note: Free · short registration with manual review; public opportunity list
Submission deadline
23 Jan 2026, 12:00 GMT
Clarification deadline
19 Jan 2026, 17:00 GMT
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

1.Log in to the Proactis Supplier Portal at supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login ↗

  1. Click the "Sign Up" option on the Portal homepage (If already registered go to point 11.).
  2. Enter your correct Organisation Name, Details and Primary Contact Details.
  3. Please make a note of the Organisation ID and User Name, then click "Register".
  4. You will then receive an email from the system asking you follow a link to activate your account.
  5. Please enter the information requested, clicking on the blue arrow to move on to the next stage and follow the instructions ensuring that you enter all applicable details.
  6. In the Classification section please ensure that you select the Product Classification Codes (CPV Codes)that appear in the tender notice, it is essential that only CPV Codes, specific to your organisation are added to your profile.
  7. Buyer Selection - At this stage you are required to indicate which Buyer Organisations you would like to register with. Please remember to register with Caerphilly this ensures that you will be alerted to all relevant opportunities.
  8. Terms & Conditions - Read the terms and conditions of the use of this Supplier Portal and tick the box to denote you have read and understood the terms and that you agree to abide by them. If you do not agree you cannot complete the registration process. Once you have agreed click on the blue arrow to move on to the next stage.10.Insert a password for the admin user and repeat it. The password MUST be between 6 and 50 characters in length. It must contain at least 2 number(s). Once completed select 'Complete Registration' and you will enter the Supplier Home page.
  9. From the Home Page, go to the "Opportunities" icon, all current opportunities will be listed. Click on the blue arrow under the field 'Show Me' of the relevant opportunity then click to register your interest on the applicable button.
  10. Refresh your screen by clicking on the opportunities icon located on the left hand side, to view the opportunity click the blue arrow.

13.Note the closing date for completion of the relevant project. To find all available documentation please drop down the 'Request Documents' option and click to download all documents.

  1. You can now either complete your response or "Decline" this opportunity. All queries are to be made via the messaging system on the Proactis portal. Please note we will NOT accept any questions/queries via telephone/email. If you require assistance please contact Jemma Ford 01443 863163 - fordj1@caerphilly.gov.uk.When submitting a tender, an e tendering supplier guide has been produced which will help tenderers through completing a tender submission using our Proactis Plaza system.

Timeline

8 Jan 2026 → 5 Mar 2026 · 5 dates
  1. Tender notice published293 days ago
    8 Jan 2026, 16:36 GMT
  2. Clarification questions by282 days ago
    19 Jan 2026, 17:00 GMT
  3. Submission deadline279 days ago
    23 Jan 2026, 12:00 GMT
  4. Contract starts272 days ago
    30 Jan 2026
  5. Latest notice published238 days ago
    5 Mar 2026, 12:16 GMT

Notice history

3 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 8 Jan 2026
  1. Tender notice published
    8 Jan 2026, 16:36 GMT
    UK4
  2. Contract details notice published
    5 Mar 2026, 12:16 GMT
    UK7
  3. Status changed to complete
    5 Mar 2026, 12:16 GMT

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 2
Awarded value £123,1992 contracts exc. VAT
Contracts signed 2latest 2 Mar 2026
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Lot 1 · Theatre/Stage Sound System (PA)1 award
Stage Lighting Services£62,996 †—Awarded
Lot 2 · Theatre/Stage Lighting1 award
Stage Lighting Services£60,203 †—Awarded

Contracts

  • Supply of Theatre/Stage Sound System (PA) for Blackwood Miners Institute · Stage Lighting Services

    Signed
    2 Mar 2026
    Value
    £62,996
    Period
    2 Mar 2026 – 16 Mar 2026
    Status
    active
  • Supply of Theatre/Stage Lighting for Blackwood Miners Institute · Stage Lighting Services

    Signed
    2 Mar 2026
    Value
    £60,203
    Period
    2 Mar 2026 – 16 Mar 2026
    Status
    active

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Caerphilly County Borough Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central governmentWelsh devolved regulations apply GB-PPON: PWHP-2369-JPYL Penallta House, Tredomen Park, Hengoed, Wales, CF82 7PGContact name, email

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice
  • Stage Lighting ServicesAwarded supplierGB-PPON: PMMP-1511-YPPL Unit A Avenue Park Industrial Estate, Cardiff, Wales, CF238HEContact email

Official documents & specifications (3)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

  • Contract details notice contractContract details noticeUK7Contract details notice on Find a Tender
  • Contract details notice contractContract details noticeUK7Contract details notice on Find a Tender
  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender