Replacement Cinema Seating for NFT1 and NFT2 at BFI Southbank

The current seating in BFI Southbank's main auditorium, NFT1, and the venue's second auditorium, NFT2, has reached end-of-life and requires replacing.

Specification for NFT1 and NFT2.

NFT1 o Supply of 464 tip-up style cushioned cinema seats with cup holders arranged in staggered formation o Ten additional seat backs, armrests and seats for use as spares. o Two additional ushers seats with double arm rests o Non-organic fabric with stitched seat numbers, colour to be determined o Max backrest height 900mm o Seat back to seat back distance 1000mm o Nine pairs of seats to be quick release for use as wheelchair spaces. See attached plan for locations. o All seats in Row A and Row O should also be designed for easy removability.

NFT2 o Supply of 149 tip-up style cushioned cinema seats with cup holders arranged in staggered formation o Five additional seat backs, armrests and seats for use as spares. o One additional ushers seat with double arm rests o Non-organic fabric with stitched seat numbers, colour to be determined. o Max backrest height 900mm o Seat back to seat back distance 1000mm o Two pairs of seats to be quick release for use as wheelchair spaces. See attached plan for locations. o Apart from the back two rows (17 seats), NFT2 is ramped rather than tiered so seat bases should be adapted to accommodate the slope.

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Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No