Tender

GB-Leeds: Z/3395 Bespoke External Furniture at Edward Boyle Library

UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS

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Tender

08 Oct 2018 at 15:51

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leeds is currently conducting a tender process for the fabrication, supply, and installation of bespoke external furniture at the Edward Boyle Library, located on its main campus in Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber. The tender, titled "GB-Leeds: Z/3395 Bespoke External Furniture at Edward Boyle Library," falls under the construction works category. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender submission deadline set for 29th October 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 26th November 2018 and continue until 31st January 2019, with a project budget ranging from £50,000 to £100,000.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in construction and bespoke furniture manufacturing. Interested businesses should possess the capability to manage on-site coordination and have a strong understanding of furniture design and procurement. Given that the University is open to proposals from various manufacturers, companies that can offer innovative alternatives or collaborate with established suppliers, such as Factory Furniture, may find a competitive advantage in this tendering process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Leeds: Z/3395 Bespoke External Furniture at Edward Boyle Library

Notice Description

The tender is for the co-ordination, fabrication / supply and installation / assembly of bespoke furniture for a location outside the University of Leeds Edward Boyle Library on the University's main campus. It is proposed that the main contractor co-ordinate preliminary on-site work necessary (e.g. setting support dowels for tables into the ground) and commissioning, delivery and installation of the bespoke benches and tables. Manufacturer of the benches and tables is to be contractor's choice, or they are welcome to undertake this in-house. However, to date the project has been discussed with Factory Furniture due to similarities with items of furniture that are in their standard range and existing furniture at The University. Should alternatives to working with Factory Furniture be proposed, proposals / working method to be included with tender return. Detail design of benches and tables - including but not limited to concrete mix, supports for slats, lifting eyes, dowel to secure table supports, means of drainage, levelling shims - to be agreed with manufacturer and approved by University of Leeds Architectural Technical Officer prior to manufacture. Drawings show a proposal to move a wayfinding point / sign presently on the site. This will be co-ordinated by the University if it goes ahead. If it doesn't, the spacing of the benches and orientation of bench B1 will be adjusted to suit (as shown in the feasibility document) Drawings show a proposal for bespoke planters outside the Edward Boyle Library windows. Details and means of procurement of these are TBC and therefore do not form part of this contract. Some details in the feasibility study have been superseded - where they contradict with other documents it is the other documents which should be referred to. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8444440-47f1-46ae-a74f-2b75372ce122
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Nov 2018 - 31 Jan 2019 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
UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 9JU
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

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