Auditorium Seating Replacement and Installation Works at Chelmsford Theatre
Chelmsford City Council · Local authority
In brief
Chelmsford City Council is looking for suppliers for furniture and construction work (East of England).
The estimated value is £250,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 2 months, starting 19 July 2027.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Bids close at midday, Tuesday 20 October 2026.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Key dates
- Questions by
- 3pm, Tuesday 13 October 2026
- Bids by
- midday, Tuesday 20 October 2026
How bids are scored
Criterion 1 30% · Criterion 2 70%
Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.
Competition
Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for furniture contracts in this region (from 24 awards in the last 12 months).
Tender documents
What the notice says
Should I bid?
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How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
- Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: www.delta-esourcing.com.
- Send clarification questions before 3pm, Tuesday 13 October 2026.
- Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Tuesday 20 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 087265-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
28Awards
25Similar open tenders
All open furniture tenders- £270kestimated
- £600kframework ceiling
From notice 087265-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 15 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 September 2026.