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University Furniture

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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28 Nov 2024 at 12:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia has completed the procurement process for their "University Furniture" project, classified under the furniture industry category (CPV 39100000). This selective procurement, conducted through a call-off from the ESPO Framework 282_22, sought to appoint a supplier for phased refits and the ten-year refresh lifecycle of teaching spaces. The process concluded with the award announcement on 15 November 2024, and the award notice was published on 28 November 2024. The contract, valued up to £1,300,000 inclusive of VAT, began on 27 November 2024 and is expected to run till 26 November 2028. Key procurement phases included specific deadlines such as the tender period ending on 30 October 2024. The procurement ensures onsite support for the university's Space Team within the Estates Division, located on the Norwich Research Park, East of England.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers specialising in furnishing and design services in the educational sector. SMEs are well-suited to compete due to the specified suitability for such enterprises. The contract offers lucrative potential as it encompasses phased refurbishments and matches the ongoing needs for furniture procurement, considering both new acquisitions and reusable stock. The selected supplier, Showcase PSR Portsdown, highlighted as an SME from Essex, exemplifies the type of adaptable and supportive partners ideal for such projects. This contract's structure accommodates extensions, thus presenting a sustained opportunity for businesses to build long-term relationships and secure repeat work based on performance and evolving needs over the potential four-year term.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

University Furniture

Notice Description

Closed List, inviting all suppliers from ESPO Framework 282_22 - Lot 1 - Office Furniture - National Framework (FTS award notice reference: 2021/S 000-031376). The University of East Anglia needs to appointment a furniture supplier, who's able to provide onsite support, with a design element, to assist with phased refits and our 10-year lifecycle of the refresh of teaching spaces across campus. The successful supplier will work with and support the University Space Team, which sits within the Estates division. The UEA Space Team will utilise any usable, matching furniture from holding stock where possible first, before purchasing new from the successful supplier.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ec8ff1ae-7dd8-4817-b3ce-07720adbb696
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dfb7e2c-0a89-4e19-b3d7-17a07f7d52b9
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

39100000 - Furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£167,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
27 Nov 2024 - 26 Nov 2026 1-2 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 EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
Karen Gallant
Contact Email
karen.gallant@uea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHOWCASE PSR PORTSDOWN

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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