Planning

Framework for the Provision of Furniture

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Planning

03 Jun 2025 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter is in the planning stage of a procurement process to establish a framework for the provision of furniture, including office furniture and furnishings. This multi-supplier framework will be conducted in the South West region of the United Kingdom and falls under the goods category, with a notable contract value of GBP 20 million. Interested parties should take note of key milestones such as the preliminary market engagement, scheduled for 11 June 2025. The procurement is set to span from 30 September 2025 to 30 September 2028, with the possibility of extension until 2030.

This tender creates growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of furniture and related goods, especially those capable of providing a diverse range of products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are deemed suitable for this procurement due to the multi-supplier nature of the framework. Companies looking to expand their client base within the public sector can benefit significantly from participating in this tender, enhancing their exposure and establishing long-term relationships with a reputable institution like the University of Exeter.

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Notice Title

Framework for the Provision of Furniture

Notice Description

The University of Exeter is looking to award a multi-supplier framework for the provisions of furniture.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=94591&B=

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052ba5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029551-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
Emily Wadge
Contact Email
e.wadge@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 139211111

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

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