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Furniture for Cyber Competence Centre

BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY

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03 Mar 2026 at 12:03

Summary of the contracting process

Bournemouth University has awarded a contract for office furniture as part of its Cyber Competence Centre project, with an emphasis on delivering items across the BU estate in the South West region of the UK. The procurement process, initiated through a tender, utilised a selective method with a call-off from a framework agreement. This contract, valued at GBP 138,824.94, was awarded to BOF Group Limited, effective from 29 January 2026 to 31 March 2026. Relevant tender processes concluded on 9 January 2026, and the award was published on 3 March 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the office furniture industry, especially SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises), as the contract was deemed suitable for them. Companies that supply high-quality office furniture and have experience working within a framework agreement will find this tender particularly advantageous, given the focused delivery location in the South West. Bournemouth University's engagement provides a valuable platform for suppliers looking to expand their business in the educational sector, fostering growth through long-term relationships and brand visibility within the industry.

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Notice Title

Furniture for Cyber Competence Centre

Notice Description

Furniture items required across the BU estate as part of the Cyber Competence Centre project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cee43c73-e8b6-46ae-b40e-c08bad3f8b5c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab5a13f3-7911-4a36-81b0-bba971a2fae9
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
£138,824 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£138,824 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
POOLE
Postcode
BH12 5BB
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Talbot & Branksome Woods
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOF GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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