Tender

Framework for the Provision of Furniture

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

24 Feb 2026 at 12:00

Planning

03 Jun 2025 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter is undertaking an active tender process to establish a framework for the provision of furniture, with contracts covering both academic and residential locations. This open procurement procedure, classified under the goods industry category with additional services, is valued at up to £24,000,000 and includes a multi-lot framework agreement. The procurement process spans several key periods: enquiries are open until 18th March 2026, followed by the tender submission deadline on 25th March 2026 and the awarding of contracts anticipated by 7th April 2026. Suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), this tender offers a substantial opportunity to engage with a major public authority in Southwest England.

This tender offers excellent prospects for businesses specialising in furniture supply and installation, particularly those with capabilities to support largescale projects across diverse environments such as academic, residential, and professional services. Companies well-suited to bid include those with experience in handling multi-lot frameworks and direct award methods, allowing for competitive growth through strategic positioning as ranked suppliers. Given the open procedure and flexible framework, engaging in this contract could bolster business portfolios and expand service offerings in synergy with the University's operational needs and refurbishment goals. Businesses with robust lead-in times, a reliable delivery approach, and the ability to meet specific service requirements will find competitive advantages in this opportunity.

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Notice Title

Framework for the Provision of Furniture

Notice Description

The University of Exeter is seeking to establish a multi-lot furniture framework to support the supply and installation of ongoing development, refurbishment, and operational needs of its academic, residential, and professional services estate.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: The Contract may be extended beyond the Initial Term on a maximum of two occasions, for a period of up to 1 (one) year on each occasion.

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/016421-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

39100000 - Furniture

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
16 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-04-19

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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