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Supply & Installation of Furniture for The Cube, Fusehill Street

THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA

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22 Jul 2025 at 12:47

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Cumbria, a sub-central government public authority located at Fusehill Street, Cumbria, has completed a procurement process for the "Supply & Installation of Furniture for The Cube, Fusehill Street." This procurement falls under the industry category of 'goods' with a specific focus on school furniture. The tender, identified by reference DA26-13, reached the award stage and has been marked complete as of 22 July 2025. The procurement process was conducted using a 'Below threshold - unknown' method. The contract for this project was signed on 21 July 2025, and the supply period was set from 18 to 22 August 2025.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in furniture supply and installation, particularly those with expertise in educational environments. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of managing projects within the North West Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC) Furniture Framework would have found this opportunity well-suited to their service offerings. Gresham Office Furniture Limited, based in Bolton, secured this contract, showcasing the potential for similarly positioned businesses to engage in future procurement opportunities with the University of Cumbria.

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Notice Title

Supply & Installation of Furniture for The Cube, Fusehill Street

Notice Description

The University of Cumbria require a supplier to supply and install furniture for The Cube, Fusehill Street. NWUPC Framework for Furniture Ref No FFE3158NW

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0563d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042019-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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

39160000 - School furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£76,485 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
17 Aug 2025 - 22 Aug 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementteam@cumbria.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CUMBRIA
Postcode
CA1 2HH
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRESHAM OFFICE FURNITURE

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