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Neil Cross Room Library Furniture

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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20 Aug 2025 at 10:14

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter, located in Exeter, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process titled "Neil Cross Room Library Furniture" under the industry category of goods. The tender focused on acquiring library furniture, with the procurement process reaching the award stage on 20th August 2025. The procurement method was listed as "Below threshold - unknown" and involved multiple regions within the UK: UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The contract period commenced on 5th August 2025 and is set to conclude by the end of December 2025, with a total contract value of £71,595 gross.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in the furniture and related goods industries. The contract being awarded to BOF Group Limited highlights potential openings for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can compete in providing high-quality furniture for educational institutions. Businesses with expertise in delivering goods to multiple UK regions might find similar future tenders beneficial for growth and expansion within the public sector, particularly in the educational domain. The involvement of a reputable university can also enhance the awarded business's portfolio, leading to the possibility of securing more such contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

Neil Cross Room Library Furniture

Notice Description

Furniture for Neil Cross Room Library

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058b17
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050086-2025
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

39100000 - Furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£59,663 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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