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Award

18 Mar 2025 at 17:02

Tender

11 Oct 2024 at 13:39

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Essex has initiated a public procurement process to establish a framework for the provision of Furniture and Related Services, known internally as UOE/DU/FURN/01. This framework, delivered by the University of Essex in partnership with Dukefield Procurement Ltd, is open for use by all public sector bodies across the UK. The tender, with an estimated value of £240,000,000, spans five distinct lots, covering categories such as office furniture, education and classroom furniture, design-led projects, special needs furniture, and specialist ergonomic furniture and accessories. The procurement method is an open procedure, and interested suppliers were required to submit their bids via the Sourcing Cloud system by 12 November 2024. The framework aims to provide a comprehensive range of furniture and related services, accessible online with complete installation and after-sales support.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in furniture supply and related services. The diverse lot structure allows various types of businesses, from large-scale manufacturers to niche providers of ergonomic or special needs furniture, to compete and be part of the framework. The framework's extensive end-user list, including central government bodies, local authorities, NHS organisations, and educational institutions, ensures suppliers have access to a broad market, which can significantly enhance business growth prospects. Additionally, businesses offering comprehensive solutions, including planning, design, removals, installation, and support services, can leverage their diversified portfolios to meet varied public sector requirements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Framework for the provision of Furniture and Related Services

Notice Description

The Framework will provide access to a comprehensive range of Furniture and Related Supplies and Services. It is let by the University of Essex and is open for use by all contracting authorities across the public sector throughout the UK (and any future successors to these organisations). These include (but not limited to) central government departments and agencies, Non Departmental Public Bodies, NHS bodies, Local Authorities, Police Authorities, Emergency Services, Educational Establishments, Hospices, Registered Charities, National Parks and Registered Social Landlords. Full details of the classification of eligible end user establishments and geographical areas is available at https://www.dukefieldprocurement.co.uk/fts-eligible-users . The Framework will be let across five Lots. There will be a maximum of 8 suppliers awarded a place on Lots 1, 2, 4 and 5, and a maximum of 20 suppliers on Lot 3.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Office Furniture

The Contracting Authority wishes to make available to Participating Public Sector Bodies a comprehensive range of Office Furniture through both a core list and access to the supplier's wider portfolio of products and services within the broad definition of the Lot . The products should be accessible via an online portal along with full installation services . They would also like to offer Participating Public Sector Bodies additional services such as planning and design, removals and any after sales support required to deliver a full-service solution.

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 1x12 month(s)

Lot 2 - Education and Classroom Furniture

The Contracting Authority wishes to make available to Participating Public Sector Bodies a comprehensive range of Education and Classroom Furniture through both a core list and access to the supplier's wider portfolio of products and services within the broad definition of the Lot . The products should be accessible via an online portal along with full installation services . They would also like to offer Participating Public Sector Bodies additional services such as planning and design, removals and any after sales support required to deliver a full-service solution.

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 1x12 month(s)

Lot 3 - Design led projects and other furniture

The Contracting Authority wishes to make available to Participating Public Sector Bodies suppliers able to provide services for any furniture related project . This would include both supplies of a wide category of furniture, including but not limited to office, classroom, laboratory, library, lecture and seminar room, outdoor, catering, reception and breakout furniture, and also services such as planning and design, installation, removals and any after sales support required to deliver a full-service solution. There is also the opportunity for tenderers to offer a one-stop-shop solution.

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 1x12 month(s)

Lot 4 - Special Needs Furniture

The Contracting Authority wishes to make available to Participating Public Sector Bodies a comprehensive range of Special Educational Needs Furniture and Accessories through through both a core list and access to the supplier's wider portfolio of products and services within the broad definition of the Lot . The products should be accessible via an online portal along with full installation services . They would also like to offer Participating Public Sector Bodies additional services such as planning and design, removals and any after sales support required to deliver a full-service solution.

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 1x12 month(s)

Lot 5 - Specialist Ergonomic Furniture & Accessories

The Contracting Authority wishes to make available to Participating Public Sector Bodies a comprehensive range of Specialist Ergonomic Furniture and accessories through through both a core list and access to the supplier's wider portfolio of products and services within the broad definition of the Lot. The products should be accessible via an online portal along with full installation services . They would also like to offer Participating Public Sector Bodies additional services such as planning and design, removals and any after sales support required to deliver a full-service solution.

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 1x12 month(s)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a81a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010025-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

30191000 - Office equipment except furniture

31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus

32351200 - Screens

33196200 - Devices for the disabled

34928400 - Urban furniture

34946240 - Chairs and chair wedges

37535200 - Playground equipment

39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

39100000 - Furniture

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

39111000 - Seats

39112000 - Chairs

39113000 - Miscellaneous seats and chairs

39113300 - Bench seats

39120000 - Tables, cupboards, desk and bookcases

39121000 - Desks and tables

39121100 - Desks

39121200 - Tables

39122000 - Cupboards and bookcases

39122200 - Bookcases

39130000 - Office furniture

39134000 - Computer furniture

39140000 - Domestic furniture

39141000 - Kitchen furniture and equipment

39142000 - Garden furniture

39143000 - Bedroom, dining room and living-room furniture

39143100 - Bedroom furniture

39143110 - Beds and bedding and specialist soft furnishings

39143113 - Specialist soft furnishings

39143120 - Bedroom furniture, other than beds and beddings

39143200 - Dining-room furniture

39143300 - Living-room furniture

39144000 - Bathroom furniture

39150000 - Miscellaneous furniture and equipment

39151000 - Miscellaneous furniture

39151300 - Modular furniture

39153000 - Conference-room furniture

39155000 - Library furniture

39156000 - Lounge and reception-area furniture

39157000 - Parts of furniture

39160000 - School furniture

39161000 - Kindergarten furniture

39173000 - Storage units

39180000 - Laboratory furniture

39200000 - Furnishing

39263000 - Desk equipment

39290000 - Miscellaneous furnishing

39300000 - Miscellaneous equipment

39500000 - Textile articles

39516100 - Soft furnishings

39530000 - Carpets, mats and rugs

44112100 - Shelters

44112200 - Floor coverings

45211310 - Bathrooms construction work

45214420 - Lecture theatre construction work

45216129 - Protective shelters

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45311000 - Electrical wiring and fitting work

45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works

45420000 - Joinery and carpentry installation work

45421153 - Installation of built-in furniture

45430000 - Floor and wall covering work

45432000 - Floor-laying and covering, wall-covering and wall-papering work

45432100 - Floor laying and covering work

45432110 - Floor-laying work

45451000 - Decoration work

50850000 - Repair and maintenance services of furniture

79415200 - Design consultancy services

79421200 - Project-design services other than for construction work

79931000 - Interior decorating services

79932000 - Interior design services

79933000 - Design support services

79934000 - Furniture design services

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

90514000 - Refuse recycling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£240,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£170,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20251 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 Essex
Additional Buyers

Dukefield Procurement Limited

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
CO4 3SQ
Postcode Area
Colchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Wivenhoe
Westminster Constituency
Harwich and North Essex

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
15
Supplier Names

AMETROS FACILITIES MANAGEMENT LIMITED

APTERIORS LIMITED

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Barry Bennett

Cast Furniture Limited

DAMS FURNITURE LIMITED

Emergent Crown Contract Office Furniture

Flexiform Business Furniture Limited

Gresham Office Furniture

HUNTS OFFICE FURNITURE & INTERIORS LIMITED

Hunters The Furniture Company

PI GROUP LTD

ROSHAL SPACE CONSULTANTS LIMITED

Showcase Interiors Limited

Wagstaff Interiors Group

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