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W5165 Supply & Installation of Stage Lighting

Walsall Council · Local authority

In brief

Walsall Council is looking for suppliers for this contract (West Midlands).

The estimated value is £300,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 months, starting 4 January 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Monday 16 November 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: 5pm, Monday 9 November 2026
Bids by: midday, Monday 16 November 2026

How bids are scored

Price 60% · Quality 30% · Social Value 10%

Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for this buyer (from 18 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

"The supply and installation of stage lighting with sound infrastructure in the main theatre at Walsall Arena, Hawbush Road, Walsall, WS3 1AG: Lighting suitable for a mid-sized theatre setting Sound equipment including speakers and mixers Rigging Installation "

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 3 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £300,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in West Midlands?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

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: supplier.in-tend.co.uk.
Send clarification questions before 5pm, Monday 9 November 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 16 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

28 September 2026Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 091614-2026
16 October 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 098198-2026

About the buyer

Walsall CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most

Manor Farm Community Association4 contracts
T.P. Riley Community Association3 contracts
Caring Care Limited2 contracts
Old Hall Peoples Partnership2 contracts
The Inspire Foundation (UK) Community Interest Company2 contracts
The Mindkind Projects CIC2 contracts
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust2 contracts
Absolute Healthcare Swan House Limited1 contract

All tenders and awards from Walsall Council

From notice 091614-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 28 September 2026, last updated 16 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 16 October 2026.