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T1135 - Furniture Call Off Lot 1 Core Office

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process initiated by the University of Essex concerns a mini competition for Lot 1 Core Office Furniture under a new Furniture Framework, established in partnership with Dukefield Procurement. The process aims to serve all three campuses and intends to appoint a sole supplier, with no exclusivity, allowing the university to engage alternative suppliers if necessary. This procurement falls under the industry category of office furniture (CPV code 39130000), with a contractual value of £500,000. The procurement method is selective, based on a call-off from a framework agreement. While the tender concluded on May 21, 2025, the contract runs from August 2025 to July 2030, covering delivery across the United Kingdom and various international locations. The contracting authority is the University of Essex, situated in Colchester, United Kingdom, with Aston Baker as the contact person.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses in the office furniture sector that can offer comprehensive supply solutions while prioritising sustainability and innovation. The requirement for diverse sourcing capabilities implies that organisations experienced in navigating multiple manufacturer brands could find lucrative prospects here. Companies focusing on sustainable practices in manufacturing, supply chain, and recycling processes will align well with the University's aim to achieve net zero emissions by 2035. This procurement presents an ideal growth opportunity for large-scale suppliers capable of fulfilling the environmental and standardisation objectives set out in the framework, despite SMEs and VCSEs not being the primary focus of this call-off.

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Notice Title

T1135 - Furniture Call Off Lot 1 Core Office

Notice Description

The University is working in partnership with Dukefield Procurement and has recently established a new Furniture Framework that went live on the 17th March 2025. The University now wishes to conduct a mini competition for Lot 1 Core Office Furniture to serve all three campuses for University of Essex. This Mini competition will result in a sole supplier being appointed to deliver this service. Please note there is no exclusivity arrangement and the University reserves the right to use alternative suppliers if required. The University's furniture portfolio currently consists of multiple manufacturer furniture brands across all three campuses. The successful supplier of this call off will need to have the ability to source furniture from a wide range of different furniture manufacturers. The aim is to continue to standardise the core list for office furniture throughout the life of the contract. Standardisation will support the University's aims to reduce its environmental impact and ensure health, safety and welfare for staff and students. The University of Essex has a target of 2035 to achieve net zero emissions. Suppliers will be expected to support the University with this aim through multiple means and innovations. A particular focus of this mini competition will be the sustainability impact of the manufacturing, supply, reuse, repair and recycling of all furniture purchased by the University.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1fff78e2-f6c9-4bfd-9ef4-f9506ec59093
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b6b20a2-050f-4791-a982-288de48b588f
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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

39130000 - Office furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 3SQ
Postcode Area
Colchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Wivenhoe
Westminster Constituency
Harwich and North Essex

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Gresham Office Furniture

Further Information

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