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Contract Award Notice for Contract 715210450_Smarter Working Furniture

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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10 Oct 2025 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Lichfield, England, has successfully completed a procurement process for the supply and installation of smarter working furniture, as outlined in the Contract Award Notice with the title "Contract 715210450_Smarter Working Furniture." This contract falls under the goods category, specifically in the furniture industry, covering items such as seats, chairs, tables, cupboards, desks, and office furniture. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded contract is valued at £168,522.70 and will be executed in the West Midlands, UK, over a period from 2nd October 2025 to 31st March 2026. The award was officially announced on 10th October 2025.

This tender opportunity is ideal for businesses specialising in the manufacture and installation of office furniture, offering a substantial engagement for suppliers looking to expand their portfolio in government contracts. It presents a growth opportunity, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, due to the Ministry's stated suitability criteria. With a sizeable contract value, companies like Wagstaff Brothers Limited, a large-scale supplier based in London, have already positioned themselves successfully within this market. Companies capable of providing high-quality office furniture solutions and having a track record with public sector contracts could find this an excellent avenue to bolster their business growth plans.

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Notice Title

Contract Award Notice for Contract 715210450_Smarter Working Furniture

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice for the Supply and Installatio of Smarter Working Furniture.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6118945e-e3f6-469e-8f08-5798375343a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67d345cc-3e64-47a5-a6e5-a36d4a74789e
Current Stage
Award
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
SME, VCSE
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

39110000 - Seats, chairs and related products, and associated parts

39120000 - Tables, cupboards, desk and bookcases

39130000 - Office furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£168,572 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£168,522 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS14 9PY
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Whittington & Streethay
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WAGSTAFF BROTHERS

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