Tender

Provision of Office Furniture for Reading Borough Council and Reading Library - ESPO FW282_22

READING BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

26 Apr 2024 at 13:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Reading Borough Council has issued a tender for the provision of office furniture, to be used in their new Customer Service area, back office, and flagship Library. The total budget for the project is £1.2 million, with the contract period starting on June 21, 2024, and ending on June 20, 2026. Suppliers have until May 16, 2024, to express interest, and the tender period closes on May 24, 2024. The main focus is on interior design services, furniture plan, and furniture provision, following the ESPO Framework FW282_22.

This tender presents an opportunity for suppliers to provide furniture fitout designs, space planning services, and innovative furniture solutions to Reading Borough Council. Businesses specializing in interior design, furniture manufacturing, and installation services would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The procurement process has entered the tender stage, accepting written submissions until the deadline. The Council aims to appoint a supplier who can provide high-quality furniture solutions within the specified budget and project requirements, enhancing the aesthetic and functionality of the designated spaces.

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Notice Title

Provision of Office Furniture for Reading Borough Council and Reading Library - ESPO FW282_22

Notice Description

Reading Borough Council (the "Customer") is inviting you to submit a response to a further competition in respect of the procurement opportunity referenced above. The Customer is utilising the ESPO Framework FW282_22 to appoint a Supplier to provide interior design services, a furniture plan and ultimately the provision of furniture for Reading Borough Council's new Customer Service, back office and it's new flagship Library. Suppliers that would like to take part in this process are invited to Express Interest upon which they will be given access to the full documentation delivered through this portal. Documents can be accessed from the My Tenders area of this website by selecting the View Details button for the project.Expressions of interest will only be accepted until 16.05.2024 23:59.Any questions relating to this opportunity should be made via the correspondence link on this portal.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Reading Borough Council (the "Customer") is inviting you to submit a response to a further competition in respect of the procurement opportunity referenced above. The Customer is utilising the ESPO Framework FW282_22 to appoint a Supplier to provide interior design services, a furniture plan and ultimately the provision of furniture for Reading Borough Council's new Customer Service, back office and it's new flagship Library. This project is split into two phases, and the second phase will be taking place in early 2025. Suppliers are to note that they are submitting a response for both phases of the project. (Listed below are the timelines of the phased project). The supplier also must note that all services are included in their submission bid (i.e. not at an additional separate cost), which includes CAD drawings, design layouts (furniture) and install build in the furniture. This should include space planning services as well as producing drawings for the customer which includes innovations (such as biophilic designed furniture/designs) and solutions to furniture issues. The supplier must also note as part of their submission if they can demonstrate evidence for a variety of different material options, e.g easy to clean materials, faux leather, replacement seat pads, acoustic smart furniture, etc with manufacturers guarantees. Evidence of access to different manufacturers. The successful contractor will provide furniture fitout designs ensuring measurements fit into the proposed design. They must also deliver, assemble, and fit the furniture and must specify mechanical and electrical requirements. This would be at no additional cost to the Council. The budget for the furniture element of this project for the Customer Service area, back office and the Library is PS1.2m.

Renewal: +1+1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04557f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013625-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

39100000 - Furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Jun 2024 - 20 Jun 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
READING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jasmine Saini
Contact Email
pchub@reading.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLJ11 Berkshire

Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

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