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Supply and Delivery of Education and Office Furniture

Scotland Excel

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

29 Jan 2026 at 15:27

Award Notice
Tender

14 Apr 2025 at 11:59

Tender Notice
Planning

30 Jan 2025 at 11:28

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Scotland Excel involves the supply and delivery of education and office furniture under a framework agreement, intended for use by 32 local authorities in Scotland and various other public sector bodies. This process, classified under the CPV code 39100000 for furniture, is an open procedure with a focus on goods. With a total estimated value of £36 million, this opportunity covers multiple lots, including education seating, desks, tables, and comprehensive kit-out for both educational and office environments. The procurement planning stage was announced on 30th January 2025, and potential suppliers were invited to discuss the contract during a series of meetings scheduled for February 2025. Scotland Excel, based in Paisley, will coordinate the procurement on behalf of participating bodies, applying regulations set forth in the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

This framework presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in furniture supply, particularly those with capabilities in manufacturing and delivering both standard and customised furniture solutions. The potential for engagement extends to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given that the evaluation criteria prioritise both quality (40%) and price (60%), offering a level playing field for fair competition. Businesses adept at navigating public procurement processes and demonstrating compliance with stringent quality, environmental, and health and safety standards would find this opportunity particularly beneficial for growth and expansion within the public sector market in Scotland. Participants benefit from framework agreements ensuring streamlined access to recurring public sector demand over an extended period, thus paving the way for long-term business relationships and stable revenue streams.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and Delivery of Education and Office Furniture

Notice Description

This Contract Notice is in relation to the framework for Supply, Delivery & Installation of Education and Office Furniture. It is anticipated that the scope of furniture covered under the framework will include but not be limited to education and office furniture. The lotting structure will permit Scottish councils, Scotland Excel Associate Members and other participating public bodies to purchase individual pieces of furniture or deliver a full kit-out requirement.

Lot Information

Office Desks and Tables.

The services under this lot will include, but no be limited to , supply, delivery and installation of Office Desks and Tables. Additional information: Full details of the final lotting structure will be in the tender documents.

Education Furniture

The services under this lot will include but not limited to Supply, Delivery and Installation of Education Furniture. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Tender Documents for further information

Education Dining Furniture

The services under this lot will include but not limited to Supply, Delivery and Installation of Education Dining Furniture. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Tender Documents for further information

Pre-5 Furniture

The services under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply, delivery and installation of Pre-5 Furniture. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Tender Documents for further information

Education Full Kit Out

The services under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply, delivery and installation of Full Education Kit Out. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Tender Documents for further information

Office Furniture

The services under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply, delivery and installation of Office Furniture. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Tender Documents for further information

Office Full Kit Out

The services under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply, delivery and installation of Office Full Kit Out. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Tender Documents for further information

DSE Assessments/Ergonomic Furniture

The services under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply, delivery and installation of DSE Assessments/Ergonomic Furniture. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Tender Documents for further information

Office Meeting Room and Reception Furniture

The services under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply, delivery and installation of Office Meeting Room and Reception Furniture. Additional information: Full details of the final lotting structure will be in the tender documents

Office Storage

The services under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply, delivery and installation of Office Storage Products.

Office Full Kit Out

The services under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply, delivery and installation of Office Furniture. Additional information: Full details of the final lotting structure will be in the tender documents

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d745
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008142-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

39100000 - Furniture

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

39120000 - Tables, cupboards, desk and bookcases

39130000 - Office furniture

39150000 - Miscellaneous furniture and equipment

39160000 - School furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£32,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,880,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
26 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
27 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled, Planned
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scotland Excel
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1AR
Postcode Area
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland, TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
24
Supplier Names

Active Office Scotland Ltd

Alpha Marketing Scotland Limited

Bates Office Supplies Ltd

Bennett Workplace Solutions Ltd

Caley Print & Stationery

City Building (Contracts) LLP

Claremont Office Furniture Limited

Community Products (UK) Limited t/a Community Playthings

Danscot Ltd

Elite Office Supplies Ltd

Findel Education Ltd

Flexiform Business Furniture Ltd

GM Projects Scotland Ltd

Langstane Press Limited

Morleys (Bicester) LTD

Park Modern Furniture Limited

Posturite Ltd

Project Furniture

SICO Europe Limited

Sharp Business Systems UK Plc

Spaceright Europe Limited

Spaces Taylored

Wagstaff Bros Limited

YPO

Further Information

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