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Kitchen Supply

READING BOROUGH COUNCIL

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27 Mar 2026 at 13:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Kitchen Supply" involves Reading Borough Council as the buying organisation. The procurement, classified under the industry category of kitchen furniture and equipment (CPV code 39141000), is focused on the supply of kitchens only, to be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The process is now in the award stage, with JTC Furniture Group Limited being the awarded supplier as of 1st August 2023. The contract is active from 1st September 2023 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2027. This procurement called off from a framework agreement and used a selective procurement method, with a total value of £1,840,000.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the procurement method was tailored to support such businesses. Companies specialising in manufacturing or supplying kitchen furniture and equipment would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, given past success and market demand in England’s South East region. The structured framework agreement approach provides a predictable and advantageous environment for suppliers, enhancing stability and long-term planning potential. This procurement sets a precedent for businesses seeking to establish or expand their presence in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Kitchen Supply

Notice Description

Supply of kitchens only

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f7e5befd-3f1a-428a-8080-edc220a065ac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ebd4099-404b-4c3e-854b-c7c4a20c986f
Current Stage
Award
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
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

39141000 - Kitchen furniture and equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,840,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,840,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2023 - 31 Mar 2027 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
READING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 2LU
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JTC FURNITURE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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