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Defra Office Furniture and Associated Service Contract

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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02 Apr 2025 at 15:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed the procurement process for the "Defra Office Furniture and Associated Service Contract" under the CPV category of office furniture. The contract, valued at £2,600,000, covers a wide geographical area including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other international regions. The procurement followed a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the contract period starting on 1st April 2025 and ending on 31st March 2027. The award status is active as of 31st March 2025, with the award notice published on 2nd April 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in office furniture supply and associated services. Companies capable of delivering high-quality office furniture across multiple countries are well-suited for such tenders. The involvement in a contract of this scale, with a prestigious buyer like Defra, can enhance a company's portfolio and credibility, potentially leading to further business growth and additional procurement opportunities. Firms not categorized as SMEs or VCSEs were the targeted suppliers for this tender, indicating that larger enterprises with extensive resources and logistical capabilities are particularly well-positioned to compete. Senator International Limited has been awarded the contract, highlighting the potential for well-established suppliers to secure significant government contracts.

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Notice Title

Defra Office Furniture and Associated Service Contract

Notice Description

Defra Office Furniture and Associated Service Contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0df55ee-a4fa-420b-a6a7-5ae88bc6ee19
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£2,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SENATOR INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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