Award

T730 Provision of furniture and related services

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Jan 2020 at 16:57

Tender

03 Jul 2019 at 15:52

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Essex is undertaking a procurement process titled "T730 Provision of furniture and related services" within the furniture industry, located in Colchester, England. Currently in the Award stage, this framework agreement allows for the supply of a variety of furniture types, including office, laboratory, and café furniture. The tender, part of a selective procurement method with a total estimated value of up to £8 million, had its tender period end on 30th July 2019, while the contract period runs from 21st October 2019 to 20th October 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the furniture supply sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies specialising in office furniture, design-led furniture projects, or ergonomic solutions will find this opportunity particularly advantageous, as there are three distinct lots catering to varied furniture needs, creating a competitive landscape well-suited for innovative and diverse furniture providers.

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Notice Title

T730 Provision of furniture and related services

Notice Description

T730 Provision of furniture and related services framework agreement The University of Essex is commencing this tender opportunity for the supply of different types of furniture including but not limited to office, breakout, laboratory, outdoor, reception, cafe / bistro, and integrated secure ICT desking furniture. There will be three Lots. Lot 1 is for a Core List of Office Furniture, Lot 2 is for Design Led Furniture Projects and Lot 3 is for Specialist Ergonomic Furniture. Estimated framework agreement value excluding VAT between 0 GBP - 8 000 000 GBP

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-623b6c7a-f944-4ccc-b325-e22ae4b1a54d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc7cd465-e075-4872-a7d0-edae3ff938ef
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

39100000 - Furniture

79934000 - Furniture design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20206 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2020 - 19 Jan 2024 4-5 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
UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX
Contact Name
Dan Montague
Contact Email
procure@essex.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01206 873013

Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 3SQ
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Wivenhoe
Westminster Constituency
Harwich and North Essex

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

BATES OFFICE SERVICES

FMS INTERIOR SERVICES

HUNTERS CONTRACTS

SHOWCASE INTERIORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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