Tender

T987 - Furniture and Related Services Framework 2024

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

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23 May 2024 at 09:28

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Essex has initiated a tender opportunity under the title "T987 - Furniture and Related Services Framework 2024", aiming to establish a framework for the supply of various types of furniture and associated services. The framework will cover furniture for different purposes such as offices, breakout areas, laboratories, outdoor spaces, receptions, cafes, and integrated secure ICT desking. The procurement method is selective, following a Restricted procedure above the threshold, with a tender period ending on 24th June 2024. The contract period is set to begin on 23rd September 2024 and end on 22nd September 2028. This procurement falls under the industry category of Furniture and related services, with a total contract value of £8,000,000 in GBP. The buying organisation is the University of Essex located in Colchester, United Kingdom.

This tender by the University of Essex presents an opportunity for businesses interested in supplying furniture and related services to the education sector. Companies capable of providing a wide range of furniture types and associated services like design-led projects and ergonomic furniture are well-suited to compete. As the framework includes multiple lots with different procurement processes, both single and multiple suppliers have a chance to engage in this tender. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, aligning with the suitability criteria set in the procurement documentation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T987 - Furniture and Related Services Framework 2024

Notice Description

The University of Essex is conducting a tender opportunity for the creation of a framework for the supply of different types of furniture and associated services including but not limited to office, breakout, laboratory, outdoor, reception, cafe and integrated secure ICT desking furniture. This framework will consist of the following; Lot 1- Core List for Office Furniture: Single Supplier, direct award Lot 2 - Design led Furniture Projects: Multiple Suppliers, mini competition Lot 3 - Specialist Ergonomic Furniture: Single Supplier, direct award. Please note this framework will also be open for use by the University of Suffolk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a6518534-6ed7-4882-9220-6abb1802f4b8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb7087f0-d780-4f32-a630-7bb5bf9ef351
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

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

CPV Codes

39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

39100000 - Furniture

39130000 - Office furniture

39150000 - Miscellaneous furniture and equipment

39151000 - Miscellaneous furniture

39151300 - Modular furniture

39153000 - Conference-room furniture

39155000 - Library furniture

39156000 - Lounge and reception-area furniture

39180000 - Laboratory furniture

50850000 - Repair and maintenance services of 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
23 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Sep 2024 - 22 Sep 2028 4-5 years
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 ESSEX
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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