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T1143 - Furniture Lot 5 Ergonomic

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Essex, in collaboration with Dukefield Procurement, has completed a procurement process for the provision of ergonomic furniture under Lot 5, as part of a new framework agreement established on 17th March 2025. This initiative, relevant to the "Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products" category, aimed at serving all three campuses of the university located in Essex, United Kingdom, and beyond. The tender process followed a selective procurement method in which a mini competition was conducted, concluding with the award announced on 16th September 2025 to Barry Bennett Limited. The contract, valued at £200,000, commenced on 1st September 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 31st August 2030.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in ergonomic furniture, especially those capable of sourcing from diverse manufacturers. This call-off arrangement without exclusivity empowers the University to standardise core furniture lists while fostering sustainability and safety. Businesses with robust supply chains and a commitment to environmental best practices stand to benefit. Furthermore, this contract, associated with a broad delivery scope extending from the United Kingdom to international locations, suggests potential growth for suppliers looking to expand their market reach through academic institution partnerships. Despite its completion, this award reflects the university's commitment to adaptability, potentially allowing strategic future collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T1143 - Furniture Lot 5 Ergonomic

Notice Description

The University of Essex is working in partnership with Dukefield Procurement and has recently established a new Furniture Framework that went live on the 17th March 2025. The University now wishes to conduct a mini competition for Lot 5 Ergonomic Furniture to serve all three campuses for University of Essex. This Mini competition will result in a sole supplier being appointed to deliver this service. Please note there is no exclusivity arrangement and the University reserves the right to use alternative suppliers if required. The University's furniture portfolio currently consists of multiple manufacturer furniture brands across all three campuses. The successful supplier of this call off will need to have the ability to source furniture from a wide range of different furniture manufacturers. The aim is to continue to standardise the core list for ergonomic furniture throughout the life of the contract. Standardisation will support the University's aims to reduce its environmental impact and ensure health, safety and welfare for staff and students.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d2722ff9-4d4b-4a30-85a5-d76e08fe5fff
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98f094e5-73f7-48b9-8f4b-503d5fbddf27
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 Over 5 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
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
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Barry Bennett Limited

Further Information

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