Planning

Sustainable Furniture Solutions (PA23)

NEUPC LTD

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11 Jul 2025 at 13:05

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Notice Title

Sustainable Furniture Solutions (PA23)

Notice Description

NEUPC is intending to launch a competitive tendering exercise for a framework for Sustainable Furniture Solutions. The main scope of the framework will cover supply and installation of furniture. Also incorporated into the scope will be additional specialisms such as design, space planning, project management etc. Circular economy considerations, repair, re-use and recycling will be incorporated into the Lots and specifications. The framework will be available to NEUPC, APUC, CPC, HEPCW, LUPC, NWUPC, SUPC and TUCO members NEUPC has duly considered the use of Lots in this framework and has provided the details of proposed Lots below. These Lots, and the procurement process, may be suitable for Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) to bid for. Supplier Feedback: Suppliers are invited to provide voluntary feedback on the Lots (eg names, number of places, and descriptions), proposed Framework type (eg closed/open) and term, for NEUPCs consideration. If a Supplier is interested in providing feedback, they must do so by the 24th July 2025 17:00. Feedback must be submitted via email to s.hogg@neupc.ac.uk. Please note that NEUPC reserves the right to consider feedback and to alter, amend, or remove Lots and Framework type/term entirely on that basis. The final Lots and Framework type/term will be made clear in the Tender Notice and associated tender documents. The coverage for each Lot will be broken down into the following regions: North East Yorkshire and Humberside Midlands East Anglia London South East South West Wales North West Cumbria Northern Ireland Scotland Suppliers are to confirm the regions they can cover. The intention is to appoint a maximum of 4 Suppliers per region for Lots: 1.Furniture Refurbishment and Repair 2.Furniture Redistribution / Re-Use (including provision/use of e-marketplace) 5.Beds and Mattresses 6.AV/IT Integrated/Secure Furniture 7.Lockers/Secure Storage 8.Lecture Theatre, Auditoria and Arena Seating 9.'Front of House' Catering/Cafe Furniture 10.Indoor Social Space Furniture 11.Outdoor Social Space Furniture And a maximum of 12 Suppliers per region for Lots: 3.Offices and Office Style Spaces Furniture 4.Residential Furniture (Bedroom, Kitchen, Bathroom) The opportunity will be published on the NEUPC Procurement Portal (Portal) . To ensure you can easily access the tender documents, we recommend creating an account on the Portal beforehand. You can create an account at: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/. Tender documentation is estimated to be published on 21st August 2025 and no documentation will be available before the publication date. Suppliers are advised to register and complete the relevant stages on the Central Digital Platform (CDP) if they wish to participate in and bid for this framework. How to register on the CDP can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-short-guides/suppliers-how-to-register-your-organisation-and-first-administrator-on-find-a-tender-in-three-easy-steps-html Suppliers should be aware that registration(s) could be a prolonged process. Tender submission deadlines cannot be extended to allow for late supplier registrations to the Portal or CDP. IMPORTANT - Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this notice and is based on the latest information available at this time. However, all information provided in this notice may be subject to change prior to publishing the Tender Notice. Any change(s) will be clearly identified in the Tender Notice. To view this notice, please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=962417941

Lot Information

Furniture Refurbishment and Repair

This Lot is intended to incorporate as wide as possible secondary service elements in the furniture market i.e. refurbish, refinish, reupholster, repair, reuse, repurpose. The purpose is to extend the lifespan with proper care and maintenance, and reduce the need / extend the timescale for replacement of furniture. Suppliers should have a strong base in the region(s) that they are bidding for to be able to respond to opportunities / call-off contracts, offer an economically viable and sustainable service, that demonstrates / maximises circular economy benefits

Furniture Redistribution / Re-Use (including provision/use of e-marketplace)

This Lot is intended to incorporate as wide as possible service elements in the secondary furniture market i.e. offer 'take-back' of surplus product from Members and release the furniture to be available, potentially, but not limited to, the following methods: a.Offered to charities within the UK b.Offered to other public bodies within the UK c.Offered to organisations in less-developed nations through a 'repatriation scheme' d.Broken down and recycled as a last resort The purpose is to avoid landfill at disposal, and maximise re-use or recycling. . It is expected that the service will be self-funding through the buying and selling of goods. Suppliers should have a strong base in the region(s) that they are bidding for to be able to respond to opportunities / call-off contracts, offer an economically viable and sustainable service, that demonstrates / maximises circular economy benefits

Offices and Office Style Spaces Furniture and Associated Services

Supply and installation of furniture suitable for offices and office style spaces, including but not limited to desks, chairs, pedestal storage, reception sofas etc Associated services include but are not limited to Equality Act / ergonomic product and workplace assessments, product design, space planning, drawings, project management, and after-sales support circular economy considerations e.g. re-use and recycling etc

Student Accommodation / Residential Furniture (Bedroom, Kitchen, Bathroom)

Supply and installation of furniture suitable for student accommodation, including but not limited to beds, wardrobes, drawers, kitchen units, vanity units etc Associated services include but are not limited to Equality Act / ergonomic product and workplace assessments, product design, space planning, drawings, project management, and after-sales support circular economy considerations e.g. re-use and recycling etc

Beds and Mattresses

Supply and installation of beds and/or mattresses Associated services include but are not limited to Equality Act / ergonomic product and workplace assessments, product design, after-sales support, and circular economy considerations e.g. recycling etc

AV/IT Integrated/Secure Furniture

Supply and installation of furniture suitable for IT and/or AV equipment, with secure housings/fixings where required, including but not limited to desks, pedestal storage, lecturn etc Associated services include but are not limited to Equality Act / ergonomic product and workplace assessments, product design, space planning, drawings, project management, and after-sales support circular economy considerations e.g. re-use and recycling etc

Lockers/Secure Storage

Supply, installation and maintenance of lockers/secure storage suitable for a variety of environments and uses, including but not limited to personal storage for hot-desking offices, mailboxes in student accommodation, clothes lockers in gyms/sports centres etc Associated services include but are not limited to product design, space planning, drawings, project management, and after-sales support circular economy considerations e.g. re-use and recycling etc

Lecture Theatre, Auditoria and Arena Seating

Supply, installation and maintenance of seating for a variety of spaces, including but not limited to lecture theatres, auditoria, arenas etc Associated services include but are not limited to Equality Act / ergonomic product and workplace assessments, product design, space planning, drawings, project management, and after-sales support circular economy considerations e.g. re-use and recycling etc

'Front of House' Catering/Cafe Furniture

Supply and installation of furniture suitable for cafe/restaurant style spaces, including but not limited to tables, chairs, sofas etc The supplier would be expected to be able to offer a range of furniture styles/themes to complement the cafe/restaurant design, and the furniture would be expected to differ from the office Lot, being more similar to domestic style furniture to encourage the customer to linger, but still suitable for a commercial/high-throughflow environment. Associated services include but are not limited to product design, space planning, drawings, project management, and after-sales support circular economy considerations e.g. re-use and recycling etc

Indoor Social Space Furniture

Supply and installation of furniture suitable for student accommodation, hybrid use, break-out spaces etc, including but not limited to tables, chairs, sofas etc The supplier would be expected to be able to offer a range of furniture styles/themes to complement the interior design, and the furniture would be expected to differ from the office Lot, being more similar to domestic style furniture to be more comfortable as likely to be seated for a longer time, but still suitable for a commercial/high-throughflow environment. Associated services include but are not limited to Equality Act / ergonomic product and workplace assessments, product design, space planning, drawings, project management, and after-sales support circular economy considerations e.g. re-use and recycling etc

Outdoor Social Space Furniture

Supply and installation of 'social' furniture suitable for outdoor spaces on campus, including but not limited to weather resistant fixed and/or moveable tables, chairs, canopies/umbrellas etc Associated services include but are not limited to product design, space planning, drawings, project management, and after-sales support circular economy considerations e.g. re-use and recycling etc

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055db0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039297-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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


CPV Codes

34928400 - Urban furniture

39100000 - Furniture

39111200 - Theatre seats

39130000 - Office furniture

39134000 - Computer furniture

39140000 - Domestic furniture

39141000 - Kitchen furniture and equipment

39142000 - Garden furniture

39143100 - Bedroom furniture

39143110 - Beds and bedding and specialist soft furnishings

39143112 - Mattresses

39143120 - Bedroom furniture, other than beds and beddings

39143200 - Dining-room furniture

39143300 - Living-room furniture

39144000 - Bathroom furniture

39151300 - Modular furniture

39153000 - Conference-room furniture

39155000 - Library furniture

39156000 - Lounge and reception-area furniture

39157000 - Parts of furniture

39315000 - Restaurant equipment

44421720 - Lockers

45233293 - Installation of street furniture

45453100 - Refurbishment work

50850000 - Repair and maintenance services of furniture

79934000 - Furniture design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£180,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
21 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Feb 2026 - 28 Feb 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEUPC LTD
Contact Name
Steven Hogg
Contact Email
s.hogg@neupc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1134871754

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 5QX
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

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