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26 Mar 2021 at 10:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "DoF - Supply Fitting and Cleaning of Curtains and Blinds to the NICS," is being conducted by the Department of Finance located in Belfast, UK. This tender falls under the goods category, specifically focused on the supply and fitting of curtains and blinds, as well as cleaning existing blinds for the Northern Ireland Civil Service and broader public sector. The framework agreement is expected to commence on 1st May 2021 and will run for four years until 30th April 2025. The procurement methods employed include an open procedure, with the contract value being £597,136, signed on 24th March 2021.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in interior furnishings, particularly those involved in the supply and installation of curtains and blinds. Companies that can demonstrate competitive pricing and quality service delivery would be well-positioned to compete in this procurement process. Given that only three bids were received, there is potential for growth for businesses that can meet the requirements outlined in the tender documentation, especially local SMEs aiming to leverage procurement contracts within public sector frameworks.

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Notice Title

DoF - Supply Fitting and Cleaning of Curtains and Blinds to the NICS

Notice Description

The Framework is for the supply and fitting of window blinds and curtains for office accommodation and the cleaning of existing blinds for use across the Northern Ireland Civil Service and the wider public sector. It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will commence 1 May 2021 for 4 years until 30 April 2025. Following award of the Framework Agreement, a Direct Award will be made to the Most Economically Advantageous Tender in relation to PSD.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Framework is for the supply and fitting of window blinds and curtains for office accommodation and the cleaning of existing blinds for use across the Northern Ireland Civil Service and the wider public sector. It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will commence 1 May 2021 for 4 years until 30 April 2025. Following award of the Framework Agreement, a Direct Award will be made to the Most Economically Advantageous Tender in relation to PSD. Additional information: There is no guarantee of volumes and those given are estimates only.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029f99
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006183-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

39515000 - Curtains, drapes, valances and textile blinds

39515400 - Blinds

39515410 - Interior blinds

39515430 - Venetian blinds

39515440 - Vertical blinds

45421143 - Installation work of blinds

45421145 - Installation work of roller blinds

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£597,136 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department of Finance
Additional Buyers

Department for Communities NI

Department for Infrastructure NI

Department for the Economy NI

Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs NI

Department of Education NI

Department of Health NI

NI Council For Integrated Education

Northern Ireland Housing Executive

Northern Ireland Office

The Executive Office

Ulster University

Utility Regulator Northern Ireland

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BANGOR
Postcode
BT3 9ED
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APEX BLINDS LIMITED

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