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F100 Refurbishment -Supply and Installation of Furniture Tender - FFE2008 NE Mini Competition - AWARD

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

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29 Jul 2025 at 10:25

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bedfordshire has completed the award stage of a tender for the supply and installation of furniture as part of the F100 Refurbishment Project. The procurement process was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure, under the HE Framework for Sustainable Furniture Solutions. The main industry category is furniture, with office furniture as a key focus. Showcase PSR Portsdown has been awarded the contract, valued at £119,526.36, covering the period from 22nd October 2025 to 21st October 2026. This procurement is particularly relevant to businesses operating in or with access to the United Kingdom and the wider European region.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialised in furniture manufacturing and sustainable solutions, as well as suppliers with robust delivery capabilities in the United Kingdom and abroad. Companies with expertise in office furniture and a track record of sustainable practices will find this contract especially appealing. Organisations interested in similar future procurement processes are encouraged to engage with frameworks like the HE Framework to enhance their visibility and competitiveness in such tenders. While the suitability criteria for this particular award did not favour SMEs or VCSEs, it highlights the importance of aligning with broader framework requirements to succeed in similar public procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

F100 Refurbishment -Supply and Installation of Furniture Tender - FFE2008 NE Mini Competition - AWARD

Notice Description

F100 Refurbishment Project Supply and Installation of Furniture Tender Mini Competition via HE Framework Sustainable Furniture Solutions- Framework ref FFE2008 NE

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-05138116-200a-4dd3-98c0-598ccd7c2aff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3430f9e5-93b7-4e8b-84e2-36e02cc66d48
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39100000 - Furniture

39130000 - Office furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£119,526 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
21 Oct 2025 - 21 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDS
Postcode
LU1 3EU
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHOWCASE PSR PORTSDOWN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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