Tender

Supply, Delivery & Installation of Furniture

SWINDON AND WILTSHIRE LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

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23 Sep 2021 at 09:25

Tender

15 Sep 2021 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Swindon and Wiltshire Local Enterprise Partnership Limited (SWLEP) is currently seeking bids for the supply, delivery, and installation of office furniture as part of a wider initiative funded by £9.7 million from the Getting Building Fund. This procurement, categorised under goods with a classification of CPV code 39130000 (Office furniture), is in the Tender stage with submissions due by 8th October 2021. The projects aim to enhance local economic recovery following Covid-19, promoting investment in science and innovation across sectors including cyber, life sciences, and digital technologies. Interested parties are invited to refer to the draft furniture specifications linked in the tender notice for a detailed understanding of the requirements.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing, supplying, or installing furniture, particularly those specialising in office furnishings and related services. Suppliers capable of offering a variety of products such as desks, chairs, and storage solutions, alongside an emphasis on quality and sustainability, are encouraged to participate. Additionally, the procurement allows for awards by Lots, facilitating participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across a broad spectrum of the furnishing sector, thus fostering competition and innovation within the local market.

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Notice Title

Supply, Delivery & Installation of Furniture

Notice Description

Swindon and Wiltshire Local Enterprise Partnership (SWLEP) are seeking a contractor to supply, deliver and install furniture, such as but not limited to office chairs and desks with power supply, meeting tables with power supply and chairs, cafe tables and chairs, assorted soft seating, and storage solutions. A draft furniture specification can be found in the link provided in the tender notice. SWLEP retains the right to award Lots as it deems necessary. SWLEP was awarded PS9.7m from the Getting Building Fund (GBF) for a wide-ranging package of projects that will deliver a much-needed boost to the local economy. GBF funds will deliver key science and innovation projects in the cyber, life sciences, environmental and digital technologies sectors. These are new projects that will bring public and private sector investment over the next two years, at a critical time for the region as it looks to recover from the impacts of Covid-19. The three projects bring together academic research with industry expertise to drive growth and jobs in the region and build the UK's knowledge and resilience in these key sectors of the economy. The Business Cyber Centre (BCC) will help close the cyber skills gap driving growth through an academy, employment hub and a cyber response team. The BCC will be the first business-led cyber centre and will look to support SMEs ranging from the high street florist and butcher through to SMEs developing and delivering cyber products and services for the benefit of business, citizens and UK plc.

Lot Information

Desks & Accessories

A varierty of office desks and accessories such as power supply, cable management and screening. Additional information: Due to the size of electronic copies, SWLEP requests the use of Wetransfer or Dropbox for tender submissions

Seating - Task & Meeting

A variety of commercial seating, including task chairs and meeting room chairs. Additional information: Due to the size of electronic copies, SWLEP requests the use of Wetransfer or Dropbox for tender submissions

Tables (Other)

A variety of mixed-height tables, such as, but not limited to meeting rooms, cafe, break out areas, coworking and collaboration spaces, and conferencing spaces. Additional information: Due to the size of electronic copies, SWLEP requests the use of Wetransfer or Dropbox for tender submissions

Soft Seating

A variety of seating options, including but not limited to, soft lounge seating, club seating and cafe dining chairs. Additional information: Due to the size of electronic copies, SWLEP requests the use of Wetransfer or Dropbox for tender submissions

Storage and Lockers

A variety of lockers and storage solutions. Additional information: Due to the size of electronic copies, SWLEP requests the use of Wetransfer or Dropbox for tender submissions

Accessories

A variety of accessories including, but not limited to, power supply modules, freestanding lighting, coatstands and mobile display units. Additional information: Due to the size of electronic copies, SWLEP requests the use of Wetransfer or Dropbox for tender submissions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e120
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023649-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

39110000 - Seats, chairs and related products, and associated parts

39112100 - Dining chairs

39113100 - Armchairs

39113200 - Settees

39113300 - Bench seats

39113500 - Stools

39113600 - Benches

39121100 - Desks

39121200 - Tables

39130000 - Office furniture

39132100 - Filing cabinets

39150000 - Miscellaneous furniture and equipment

39173000 - Storage units

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Sep 2021 - 8 Oct 2021 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWINDON AND WILTSHIRE LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
Contact Name
Tom Marshall
Contact Email
tom.marshall@swlep.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7780040599

Buyer Location

Locality
CORSHAM
Postcode
SN13 9BL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Ladbrook
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

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