Tender

Operational Hub Interior Fit Out

CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

22 Aug 2025 at 15:08

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cambridge City Council is undertaking a procurement process to fit out the interior of its new operational hub located at 59 Cowley Road, Cambridge, CB4 0DN. The procurement, titled "Operational Hub Interior Fit Out," falls under the category of furniture and furnishings. The tender process is currently active and follows an open competition method. Potential suppliers have until 2 September 2025 to submit their bids, with an enquiry period ending on 29 August 2025. The procurement stage is currently in the tendering phase, and the project's legal basis is supported by legislation UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in supplying furniture and interior design services. Companies with expertise in creating adaptive and multifunctional solutions will find particular relevance, especially those aligned with the Equality Act 2010 provisions. The project aims to enhance both the aesthetic and ergonomic quality of the work environment for council staff. With a budget of £120,000 net (£144,000 gross), this procurement is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises looking to expand their portfolios in public-sector contracts, particularly those capable of delivering quality alongside competitive pricing, as the award criteria heavily weigh quality at 70% against price at 30%.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Operational Hub Interior Fit Out

Notice Description

The Council's new operational hub building at 59 Cowley Road, Cambridge, CB4 0DN is nearing completion and furniture, and interior fittings are required to enable it to operate with a full staff complement from 20 October 2025. We are looking to procure items for the two floors of the building to include the offices, meeting rooms, the atrium and kitchen as shown on the plans provided. We encourage advice and suggestions for the interior design and any aesthetic, ergonomic and practical requirements that will enhance the space for the benefit and wellbeing of our staff. Please include options for adaptive furniture and multi-functionality, required by the Equality Act 2010.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Council's new operational hub building at 59 Cowley Road, Cambridge, CB4 0DN is nearing completion and furniture, and interior fittings are required to enable it to operate with a full staff complement from 20 October 2025. We are looking to procure items for the two floors of the building to include the offices, meeting rooms, the atrium and kitchen as shown on the plans provided. We encourage advice and suggestions for the interior design and any aesthetic, ergonomic and practical requirements that will enhance the space for the benefit and wellbeing of our staff. Please include options for adaptive furniture and multi-functionality, required by the Equality Act 2010.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058d20
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050991-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Oct 2025 - 30 Oct 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@cambridge.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 1BY
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Market
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Further Information

Notice Documents

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