Barbican Theatre LED Lights

City of London Corporation
London
Open procedure
20 April 2026 to 30 June 2026

Supply-only contract for the replacement of existing tungsten production lighting with energy-efficient LED systems. The scope requires delivery of main theatre lighting within 8 weeks and pit theatre lighting, including small moving profile units, within 10 weeks of the purchase order to align with a specific theatre refurbishment schedule.

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Awarded value: £590k; As published
Published: 26 January 2026; Find a Tender
Awarded: 20 April 2026; Adlib Audio
Contract length: 2 months; Ends 30 June 2026

What the buyer is asking for

Supply and delivery of professional theatre production lighting systems, including moving profile lights, for large-scale venue refurbishment projects.

Lifecycle

Publishedon Find a Tender
26 January 2026
Contract awardedto Adlib Audio
20 April 2026
Contract starts
20 April 2026
Contract ends
30 June 2026

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How it compares

6.5× the typical broadcast equipment contract (£91k).

Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/345370/barbican-theatre-led-lights
Buyer reference: prj_911
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-060e6a
Source: Find a Tender
Last checked: 12 October 2026

City of London Corporation. Barbican Theatre LED Lights. Contract award, 26 January 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/345370/barbican-theatre-led-lights (accessed 12 October 2026).