University Furniture

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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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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University Furniture

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

28th November 2024 12:07:23 PM
Contract Summary

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.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-b5fd17-ec8ff1ae-7dd8-4817-b3ce-07720adbb696

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Award

Procurement Method

Selective

Procurement Method Details

Call-off From A Framework Agreement

Procurement Category

Goods

Tender Suitability

SME

Framework / DPS

Framework
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

39100000

CPV Division(s)

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

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

Buyer Name

Karen Gallant

Buyer Email

karen.gallant@uea.ac.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Norwich Research Park

NORWICH

NR47TJ

England
Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

SHOWCASE PSR PORTSDOWN

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University Furniture

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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