This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 May 2023 at 13:54

Tender

13 Dec 2022 at 18:09

Planning

22 Jul 2022 at 11:11

Summary of the contracting process

The North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC) has awarded a contract for a Furniture Framework Agreement, with three lots covering different furniture categories: Office, Learning, and Communal Spaces (Great Britain and Northern Ireland), and Residential Furniture (Northern Ireland). The agreement commenced on 1st May 2023 and will run until 30th April 2027, allowing various public sector bodies to access the agreement. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract was signed on 25th April 2023. Businesses involved in supplying furniture for office, learning, and communal spaces would find opportunities to grow their business through this tender.

The framework agreement led by NWUPC aims to enhance value through responsible procurement practices for its members, including higher education institutions and public sector organizations. The agreement covers categories such as desking, tables, seating, and storage in different regions. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and suppliers like Bates Office Supplies, EFG European Furniture Group, and others have been awarded contracts. This framework agreement offers growth opportunities for businesses focusing on office and residential furniture services within specified regions, with a focus on quality and competitiveness in the procurement process.

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Notice Title

Furniture

Notice Description

NWUPC is establishing a multi-provider Framework Agreement for Furniture FFE3158NW as a successor to the current Furniture Framework Agreement FFE 3103NW on behalf of members of NWUPC and CPC: https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/ The Framework Agreement is divided into three (3) lots as follows: Lot 1 - Office, Learning and Communal Spaces (Great Britain) Lot 2 - Office, Learning and Communal Spaces (Northern Ireland) Lot 3 - Residential Furniture (Northern Ireland) This Framework Agreement will commence on 1st May 2023 for an initial period of twenty-four (24) months until 30th April 2025 with the option to extend the Agreement for two periods of twelve (12) months until 30th April 2027 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Office, Learning and Communal Spaces (Great Britain)

The supply, delivery and installation of the following mandatory categories of product: Desking, tables, seating, breakout furniture, storage, screening and space division, booths, DDA compliant furniture, furniture that supports integrated power and data solutions; and the following mandatory services: site surveys, space planning, electronic product visuals, schematics, ergonomic support services, end of useful life services for the recycling and/or repurposing of furniture. There are additional non-mandatory products and services within the scope of this lot which are detailed in the ITT.

Renewal: This Framework Agreement will commence on 1st May 2023 for an initial period of twenty-four (24) months until 30th April 2025 with the option to extend the Agreement for two periods of twelve (12) months until 30th April 2027 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance.

Lot 2- Office, Learning and Communal Spaces (Northern Ireland)

The supply, delivery and installation of the following mandatory categories of product: Desking, tables, seating, breakout furniture, storage, screening and space division, booths, DDA compliant furniture, furniture that supports integrated power and data solutions; and the following mandatory services: site surveys, space planning, electronic product visuals, schematics, ergonomic support services. There are additional non-mandatory products and services within the scope of this lot which are detailed in the ITT.

Renewal: This Framework Agreement will commence on 1st May 2023 for an initial period of twenty-four (24) months until 30th April 2025 with the option to extend the Agreement for two periods of twelve (12) months until 30th April 2027 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance.

Lot 3- Residential Furniture (Northern Ireland)

The supply, delivery and installation of the following mandatory categories of product: Beds, Mattresses, Bedroom Storage, Study Furniture, Kitchen and Bathroom Storage, Soft Seating and Kitchen and Dining Furniture; and the following mandatory services: Site Surveys, Space Planning, electronic product visuals, schematics, Ergonomic support services. There are additional non-mandatory products and services within the scope of this lot which are detailed in the ITT.

Renewal: This Framework Agreement will commence on 1st May 2023 for an initial period of twenty-four (24) months until 30th April 2025 with the option to extend the Agreement for two periods of twelve (12) months until 30th April 2027 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0354bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014059-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

39100000 - Furniture

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

39120000 - Tables, cupboards, desk and bookcases

39130000 - Office furniture

39140000 - Domestic furniture

39150000 - Miscellaneous furniture and equipment

50850000 - Repair and maintenance services of furniture

79934000 - Furniture design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
2 Dec 2022Expired
Award Date
25 Apr 20233 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
North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4WT
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
12
Supplier Names

Alpha Marketing UK Ltd

BOF

Bates Office Supplies

EFG European Furniture Group Ltd

Elite Office Furniture

Gresham Office Furniture Ltd

Joseph Flanigan & Son Ltd

Moffett and Sons Limited TA Balmoral Furniture

Senator International Ltd

Showcase Interiors

Southerns Broadstock Limited

Wagstaff Interiors Group Ltd

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