Tender

Design, Manufacture and Delivery of Chairs for Guildhall Events

CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION

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16 Apr 2019 at 09:30

Tender Notice
Tender

21 Mar 2019 at 16:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of London Corporation is currently seeking suppliers for the design, manufacture, and delivery of approximately 1,000 chairs to be used at its Guildhall events. This procurement, valued at an estimated £470,000, is classified under the goods category, specifically for seats and chairs. The tender period is set to conclude on 22 April 2019, with the contract expected to commence on 1 November 2019 and run until 28 February 2020. This selective procurement method allows a restricted number of bidders to participate, requiring interested suppliers to register on the electronic tendering system, CapitaleSourcing.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in furniture design and manufacture, particularly those able to produce high-quality, historically sympathetic items. SMEs and voluntary and community sector enterprises are encouraged to apply, as the contract is well-suited for smaller businesses that can deliver bespoke products within a 14-16 week timeframe post-order. Engaging in this procurement could stimulate growth and expand market reach for businesses capable of meeting the City of London Corporation's quality standards and timelines.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Design, Manufacture and Delivery of Chairs for Guildhall Events

Notice Description

The City invites bidders to submit a selection questionnaire for the provision of the design, manufacture and delivery of Guildhall events chairs. The contract will require the design, manufacture and delivery of c.1000 replacement chairs for use at events held across its venue spaces. The replacement chairs should be sympathetic to the history and grandeur of Great Hall and the existing chairs and maintain the highest possible quality standards. Delivery of the chairs will be expected to be completed by the supplier within 14-16 weeks of receipt of the first purchase order. Additional information: This tendering exercise is being undertaken using the electronic tendering system"CapitaleSourcing" (url:www.capitalesourcing.com). Suppliers will need to register an interest on the system inorder to participate and registration is free. The estimated contract value given is for the full duration of the contract including the maximum possible extensions. The estimated annual contract value is therefore 470 000 GBP.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1e03863d-d413-4803-bf53-baf54ce8612b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13975d66-34a8-4a60-87df-b72e6f5df45b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

39110000 - Seats, chairs and related products, and associated parts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£470,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2019 - 28 Feb 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

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