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ABC Room Library Furniture

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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20 Aug 2025 at 10:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, undertaken by the University of Exeter, involved the acquisition of furniture for the ABC Library Room. Categorised under the industry of furniture and furnishings, this contract was awarded on 5th August 2025. The procurement stage is complete, having transitioned from tender to award, with the supplier being BOF Group Limited. The procurement method was below threshold and specific regions in the UK, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK, have been identified for delivery. The contract, valued at £80,015 net with a gross value of £96,018, runs until the end of 2025. Key documentation details were published in August 2025 on the Find a Tender service.

This tender presents opportunities for business growth, particularly for suppliers in the goods sector specialising in furniture and fittings. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), like BOF Group Limited, are well suited due to the procurement method tailored for below-threshold contracts. Businesses seeking to engage with sub-central government public authorities will find this contract type appealing, offering a potential springboard into similar future opportunities within the education sector. This contract serves as a valuable reference for firms aiming to enhance their credibility and experience with university-based procurement projects.

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Notice Title

ABC Room Library Furniture

Notice Description

Furniture for the ABC Library Room

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058b0f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050071-2025
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,015 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
4 Aug 2025 - 31 Dec 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
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QJ
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOF GROUP

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