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Sustainable Furniture Solutions

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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21 Oct 2025 at 11:49

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England has successfully completed a procurement process titled "Sustainable Furniture Solutions," focusing on the furniture industry. This contract falls under the goods category, specifically furniture, with a CPV classification of 39100000. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is valued at GBP 25,558.08, with delivery expected in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded to Senator International Limited, a large supplier, with the award notice published on 21st October 2025. The contract period spanned two days, starting on 4th September and concluding on 5th September 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large companies in the furniture sector capable of providing sustainable solutions. Companies that can offer cost-effective, sustainable furniture design and production may find future opportunities in similar frameworks or follow-up projects. Given the contract's focus on sustainability, businesses specialising in environmentally friendly products or possessing experience in educational institution supply chains would be particularly well-suited to engage in similar procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Sustainable Furniture Solutions

Notice Description

Various Furniture - Rectangular Table, Square tables, stacking chairs, high stools - as per framework agreement - Sustainable Furniture Solutions (FFE2008 NE)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-441adde4-1799-41c2-9edf-8c933599b325
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16f68ec1-7e47-49ad-b132-02022d9f6845
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

39100000 - Furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,558 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,558 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2025 - 5 Sep 2025 30 days
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 THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SENATOR INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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