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STA-25019 Refurbishment of Bourne Lecture Theatre Seating

ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE

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30 Jul 2025 at 11:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the refurbishment of the Bourne Lecture Theatre Seating at Royal Holloway and Bedford New College involved a direct award contract to Furniture 23 Limited. The procuring body, a public authority of the sub-central government located in Egham, UK, opted for the direct method due to the project being below threshold and executed without competition. This contract was initiated under the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54, with an active procurement phase having concluded on 12 September 2025. This falls within the industry category of goods, specifically furniture.

This award presents significant opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in furniture design and refurbishment services. The successful supplier, Furniture 23 Limited, exemplifies the potential for SMEs to secure government contracts even without competitive tendering, encouraging similar businesses to explore direct procurement methods in governmental projects. With the contract valued at £73,549 net, this kind of procurement indicates a viable avenue for business growth within the public sector marketplace for firms capable of providing similar goods.

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Notice Title

STA-25019 Refurbishment of Bourne Lecture Theatre Seating

Notice Description

Awarded to Furniture 23 Limited via a Direct Award for Refurbishment of the Bourne Lecture Theatre Seating Arrangement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0568f3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044233-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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

39100000 - Furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£73,549 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 2025 - 12 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@rhul.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EGHAM
Postcode
TW20 0EX
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Runnymede
Electoral Ward
Englefield Green East
Westminster Constituency
Windsor

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FURNITURE 23

Further Information

Notice Documents

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