Tender

Residential Textiles, Starter Packs and Window Coverings

NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM

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Tender

15 Nov 2021 at 17:30

Summary of the contracting process

The North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC) is initiating a tender for a multi-provider Framework Agreement focused on "Residential Textiles, Starter Packs and Window Coverings." This procurement, which falls under the goods category and is classified with CPV code 39220000, aims to supply national requirements for bedding, kitchen starter packs, and window coverings to educational institutions across the United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the active phase and has a submission deadline of 16th December 2021, with the Framework Agreement set to commence on 1st March 2022, lasting for an initial period of 24 months until 29th February 2024, with potential extensions available until February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the textiles and furnishings sector, particularly those offering kitchenware, home textiles, and installation services for window coverings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) are encouraged to apply, as they are specifically noted as suitable participants in this procurement process. Companies adept in producing and supplying quality household items are well-positioned to compete for these contracts, benefiting from the expansive market that this Framework Agreement will provide across various educational institutions in the UK.

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Notice Title

Residential Textiles, Starter Packs and Window Coverings

Notice Description

NWUPC is establishing a multi-provider Framework Agreement on behalf of members of APUC, CPC, HEPCW, LUPC, NEUPC, NWUPC and SUPC for Residential Textiles, Starter Packs and Window Coverings as a successor to the current Soft Furnishings Framework Agreement. The Framework Agreement is divided into twenty-nine (29) lots as follows: Lot 1- Bedding and Bathroom Textiles and Associated Student Accommodation Products Lot 2- Kitchen Starter Packs and Associated Kitchenware Lots 1 and 2 are for national supply of the above stated requirements to current and future member institutions of the participating consortia across the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Lots 3-29 cover the supply, installation, and maintenance of Window Coverings on a regional basis. Please see the tender documents for the regional division of lots. This Framework Agreement will commence on 1st March 2022 for an initial period of twenty-four (24) months until 29th February 2024 with the option to extend the Agreement for two periods of twelve (12) months until 28th February 2026 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe8786e8-814e-4a4e-99bd-f9c785b6182f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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)

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

39220000 - Kitchen equipment, household and domestic items and catering supplies

39221000 - Kitchen equipment

39240000 - Cutlery

39500000 - Textile articles

39512000 - Bed linen

39514000 - Toilet and kitchen linen

39515000 - Curtains, drapes, valances and textile blinds

44115810 - Curtain rails and hangings

44115900 - Sun protection devices

45421143 - Installation work of blinds

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4WT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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