Tender

Provision of Reactive Furniture Supply for the University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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Tender

19 Sep 2025 at 15:24

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen is actively seeking suppliers for the provision of reactive furniture supply services under the Open procedure. The tender, titled "Provision of Reactive Furniture Supply for the University of Aberdeen," falls under the industry category of furniture. The procurement is aimed at furnishing the university's two campuses, Old Aberdeen and Foresterhill, covering approximately 1,700 offices and 445 teaching and meeting spaces. The process is currently at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 20 October 2025 at 12:00 PM. This procurement exercise is part of the university's commitment to drive community benefits in the Aberdeen and North East Scotland area, focusing on areas such as local employment, apprenticeships, and support for SMEs and social enterprises.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in providing reactive furniture services, particularly those that can accommodate small and incremental orders over a contract period of approximately three years, with possible extensions. Companies that are well-suited to compete include those with the capability to deliver high-quality products efficiently and hold or commit to holding a registration with the Reset Certification Scheme. This opportunity presents a chance for growth, especially for local businesses or those with the capacity to engage with community and regional development initiatives in the furniture sector. By succeeding in this tender, businesses can establish a foothold in a longstanding educational institution and potentially expand their reach within the public procurement market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Reactive Furniture Supply for the University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

The University of Aberdeen has approximately 1700 offices, 445 teaching and meeting spaces across its two campuses - Old Aberdeen and Foresterhill The University is seeking to contract with a supplier that can provide a reactive service for potentially small, incremental orders throughout the duration of the contract

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Aberdeen has approximately 1700 offices, 445 teaching and meeting spaces across its two campuses - Old Aberdeen and Foresterhill The University is seeking to contract with a supplier that can provide a reactive service for potentially small, incremental orders throughout the duration of the contract

Renewal: The University has the option to extend for two (2) further periods, each of 12 months subject to satisfactory annual review and mutual agreement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059e6b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058239-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

39100000 - Furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

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