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Appleton Tower LT4 and LT5 Seating

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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19 Jun 2024 at 09:25

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has recently awarded a contract for the installation of lecture theater seating in Appleton Tower to Ferco Seating Systems Ltd. The procurement stage was completed through a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at £338,217.6 GBP, was signed on 13th June 2024. The project aims to ensure the functionality of lecture theaters by November 2024 to avoid disruptions in the teaching schedule and improve students' learning experiences.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in theatre seats or related goods to engage with the University of Edinburgh for potential future contracts. The successful supplier, Ferco Seating Systems Ltd, demonstrates the opportunities available for SMEs in procurement processes. Businesses with expertise in theatre seating and installation services would be well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes focusing on educational infrastructure projects in the UK.

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Notice Title

Appleton Tower LT4 and LT5 Seating

Notice Description

Installation of lecture theater seating in Appleton Tower.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Following the completion of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) remediation works in Appleton Tower, the installation of compliant and accessible seating is required to ensure lecture theaters are fully functional by November 2024. Any delay to these dates would significantly disrupt the teaching schedule and negatively impact students' learning experiences.

Procurement Information

In preparation for the reopening of a Lecture Theatres 4 and 5 in Appleton Tower, it became necessary to engage a supplier for the installation of lecture seating that were initially planned to be delivered through a subcontracting arrangement and one potential supplier was invited to cost the works by the contractor. However, due to unforeseen financial risks associated with the subcontractor, this approach was abandoned by the contractor on 10th May 2024.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047102
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018854-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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


CPV Codes

39111200 - Theatre seats

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£338,217 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20241 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
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Steven Glynn
Contact Email
sglynn2@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FERCO SEATING SYSTEMS

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