Award

Office Furniture for City Hall

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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Award

09 Apr 2025 at 09:23

Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council has completed the procurement of additional office furniture for City Hall. The procurement process, classified under CPV code 39000000, pertains to furniture and furnishings. This tender was initiated as a selective process through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract for supplying the furniture has been awarded to ALBANY OFFICE EQUIPMENT (WHOLESALE) LIMITED. The procurement was concluded with the contract period starting on 5 April 2025 and ending on 5 May 2025, with the award published on 9 April 2025. The procurement covers the North East region of the United Kingdom and was valued at £190,244.74 GBP.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses within the office furniture industry, particularly those classified as SMEs. The selective nature of the procurement and call-off from a framework agreement can lead to streamlined contract acquisition and foster business growth. Companies that specialise in office furniture, furnishings, and related products are well-suited to compete, providing a chance for expansion and establishing ongoing relationships with municipal councils like Sunderland City Council.

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Notice Title

Office Furniture for City Hall

Notice Description

Additional furniture for City Hall

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f7e4a327-992e-4462-942a-ef8f2ccfade4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42bf0501-8ea4-424f-8b53-82ac6cad6885
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£190,244 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£190,244 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
4 Apr 2025 - 5 May 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AA
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALBANY OFFICE EQUIPMENT (WHOLESALE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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