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Furniture for Belfast Office Expansion

THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION

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27 Jul 2026 at 18:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The Electoral Commission has completed a procurement process for "Furniture for Belfast Office Expansion," involving the supply of office furniture under the CPV classification of 39130000. This tender is part of the industry category for goods, specifically office furniture, and is located in Belfast, Northern Ireland, with the delivery address identified by postal code BT1 3FG. The process employed was a call-off from a selective framework agreement available through the NWUPC framework, which expedites procurement without an open competition. The contract was awarded to alpha ltd, with a contract running from 2nd June 2026 to 1st June 2028, following the tender period that concluded on 1st June 2026. The procurement stage is in the "award" phase, indicating the successful conclusion of the process.

This procurement offers significant growth potential for businesses involved in the manufacturing or supply of office furniture, particularly those with an existing operational presence in Northern Ireland. Given the focus on utilising a pre-qualified framework with established suppliers, SMEs are especially well-positioned to participate in such tenders due to their flexibility and presence in regional markets. Engaging in tenders like this can enhance market visibility and provide stable contractual work, thereby fostering business expansion and resilience.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Furniture for Belfast Office Expansion

Notice Description

The route to market utilised was Lot 2 Office, Learning & Communal Spaces Northern Ireland of the NWUPC framework. Provides access to four pre-qualified, compliant suppliers through an established framework. Reduces procurement timescales by removing the need for a full open competition. Delays to the procurement could jeopardise the target of having the office operational by July 2026, a risk for which both the SRO and Head of the Northern Ireland Office have a low tolerance. Delivers value for money through pre-agreed commercial arrangements and framework rates that have already been market tested. All framework suppliers have an operational presence in Northern Ireland, helping to minimise lead times and support timely delivery.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-69c7140b-f04e-4686-8571-1385b83ea270
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61fc98e9-784c-4284-9ab6-176b0a547d1a
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

39130000 - Office furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£54,364 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 1 Jun 2028 2-3 years
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
THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC1Y 8YZ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Bunhill
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALPHA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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