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Single seat Recliner, Leather, 960W x 970D x 1020H, Finished in Black, Qty x 283

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE

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03 Aug 2026 at 08:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the West Midlands Fire Service involved the acquisition of 283 single seat leather recliners to be distributed across 38 stations in the West Midlands. This contract, classified under the CPV code 39100000 (Furniture), reached its conclusion with the award stage. Key dates included the end of the tender period on 29th July 2026, followed by the start of the contract execution from 30th July to 31st July 2026. The procurement utilised a competitive quotation method, appropriate for contracts below the threshold, signaling a limited approach to supplier selection.

For businesses in the furniture manufacturing and supply industry, this contract represents a significant growth opportunity, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as reflected in the procurement's suitability criteria. The awarded supplier, Gresham Office Furniture Ltd, a large-scale business, indicates the competitive nature of this tender. Companies with capabilities to supply quality furniture within specific timeframes and the ability to manage logistics across multiple locations in the West Midlands would find such opportunities beneficial for business expansion and establishing governmental supply credentials.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Single seat Recliner, Leather, 960W x 970D x 1020H, Finished in Black, Qty x 283

Notice Description

New station resting chairs across 38 West Midlands stations. Single seat Recliner, Leather, 960W x 970D x 1020H, Finished in Black. Quantity x 283

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-50e73dba-d568-4483-8898-007f9521a543
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c2f8e18-e8c2-4c21-902a-9d0219fd211a
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£130,180 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£130,180 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 30 days
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
WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B7 4HW
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRESHAM OFFICE FURNITURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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