HCC Nov 2025 - The Provision of a Framework for the Supply of Educational Tables, Chairs, Folding Tables and Lockers - AWARD

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - RESOURCES

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Award

07 Jul 2026 at 15:33

Summary of the contracting process

Hertfordshire County Council, acting on behalf of several participating authorities, has concluded the procurement process under the title "HCC Nov 2025 - The Provision of a Framework for the Supply of Educational Tables, Chairs, Folding Tables and Lockers - AWARD". The procurement is classified under the CPV code for school furniture and includes various categories such as educational seating and steel lockers. The associated procurement was structured as an open procedure, allowing participation from a wide range of suppliers. The procurement process, which has now reached the award stage, concluded with the award notice published on 7 July 2026. The contract period is set to commence from 1 August 2026 and will run until 31 July 2030, with potential deliveries across the United Kingdom, Europe, and other regions.

This tender presents expansive opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing and supplying educational furniture and associated products. With separate lots for different types of goods such as educational tables, seating, and lockers, the framework is well-suited for companies with capabilities in diverse product manufacturing and distribution. It offers a platform for medium to large suppliers to partner with Hertfordshire County Council and other public sector entities, catering to educational institutions and public sector establishments across the UK and beyond. Companies like Advanced Moulds Limited and Gopak Ltd have already secured supplier positions, indicating a competitive field for enterprises aiming at substantial contract awards and long-term business growth through public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

HCC Nov 2025 - The Provision of a Framework for the Supply of Educational Tables, Chairs, Folding Tables and Lockers - AWARD

Notice Description

Hertfordshire County Council (HCC or the Council), acting on behalf of the Participating Authorities is leading on the procurement process to establish a Framework for the Supply of Educational Tables, Seating, Folding Tables and Lockers (herein after referred to as "Goods") to End Users in various locations throughout Hertfordshire, Hampshire and the surrounding areas although delivery could be throughout the United Kingdom. Direct deliveries will be to Schools, Offices, Colleges, Universities, Libraries, Fire Stations, Police stations, Hospitals, Recreation Centres, Day Centres and all other public sector Establishments. The Council is seeking suitable qualified Suppliers to supply the Goods and any related Services under any resulting Framework from this tender opportunity. Details of the Goods required under this Framework are given in Schedule 1, the Specification, of the Framework Document and the separate excel spreadsheet titled HCC2516853 - Ed Furn - Pricing Schedule. This requirement is for seven Lots as detailed below. Lot 1 Educational Tables Lot 2 Educational Seating Lot 3 Bulk Pack Tables Lot 4 Bulk Pack Seating Lot 5 Essentials Educational Seating Lot 6 Mobile Folding Tables Lot 7 Steel Lockers Full details are in the tender document set.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-abf0f8a8-efa8-4389-a66d-df6acc32bfe5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0e7de4d-6e52-45d4-b418-38d585008b8a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

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

39112000 - Chairs

39113000 - Miscellaneous seats and chairs

39113500 - Stools

39121000 - Desks and tables

39121200 - Tables

39160000 - School furniture

44421720 - Lockers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 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
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - RESOURCES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG13 8DE
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

ADVANCED MOULDS

GOPAK

HILLE EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTS

METALLIFORM HOLDINGS

SICO EUROPE

SPACEFORME

SPACERIGHT EUROPE

WHITTAN INDUSTRIAL LIMITED T/A LINK 51

WW (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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