Award

2223-0315 Resident Carpet and Flooring Scheme

ISLINGTON COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

18 Nov 2025 at 15:10

TenderUpdate

15 Apr 2025 at 15:46

Tender

28 Mar 2025 at 09:34

TenderUpdate

28 Mar 2025 at 09:34

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "2223-0315 Resident Carpet and Flooring Scheme" is facilitated by Islington Council, a regional authority based in London, UK. This procurement falls under the goods category and primarily concerns the provision of carpets. The contract is aimed at supplying affordable, fixed-cost floor coverings to Islington Council's housing residents to enhance comfort, provide thermal insulation, and reduce noise transference. The tender was conducted using an open procurement method. The procurement concluded with the contract being awarded to Gandhi Carpets on 18th November 2025, with a contract value of £1,750,000 GBP.

This contract presents a significant business growth opportunity, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in flooring solutions, as it involves supplying and installing carpets for a large volume of housing units. Given that the contract was awarded based on a mix of quality and price criteria, businesses that excel in these areas could be competitive candidates for similar future tenders. The open procurement method further maximises access, allowing a wide range of suppliers to bid electronically, thus facilitating potential business expansion into the public sector for companies equipped to meet these requirements.

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Notice Title

2223-0315 Resident Carpet and Flooring Scheme

Notice Description

To provide affordable, fixed costs floor coverings to Islington Council's Housing residents to prevent noise transference between properties but also offer a level of thermal insulation and a more comfortable environment. The cost of the carpeting will be re-charged to tenants over a five year period allowing new tenants the option of having carpets and underlay installed by the council for a fixed affordable weekly cost.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To provide affordable, fixed costs floor coverings to Islington Council's Housing residents to prevent noise transference between properties but also offer a level of thermal insulation and a more comfortable environment. The cost of the carpeting will be re-charged to tenants over a five year period allowing new tenants the option of having carpets and underlay installed by the council for a fixed affordable weekly cost.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e6aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074844-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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)


CPV Codes

39531000 - Carpets

44112200 - Floor coverings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,750,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20253 months 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
ISLINGTON COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

ISLINGTON

Contact Name
Mrs Julie Oakley
Contact Email
julie.oakley@islington.gov.uk, procurement@islington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 20875278118

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1 2UD
Post Town
North London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
St Mary's & St James'
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GANDHI CARPETS

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