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Provision of Reactive Furniture Supply for the University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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18 Dec 2025 at 15:13

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Tender

19 Sep 2025 at 16:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen conducted a procurement process titled "Provision of Reactive Furniture Supply for the University of Aberdeen," aimed at supplying furniture across its campuses in Old Aberdeen and Foresterhill. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically furniture, with the CPV classification code 39100000. The open procurement method was used, and the procurement stage is currently at the award phase, having been completed on 18 December 2025. The contract was awarded to Ashgrove Trading on 2 December 2025, and the total contract value is £300,000. The project involved bids from eight small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with a technical quality criterion accounting for 80% and pricing for 20%. Awarded contracts are expected to make a significant positive local impact in Aberdeen and the North East of Scotland, aligning with the University's community benefits policy.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focusing on reactive, small-scale furniture supply, particularly those capable of providing flexible and incremental services as required by the University's diverse needs across numerous teaching, meeting, and office spaces. Companies specialising in furniture supply that can meet technical performance standards and offer competitive pricing could benefit considerably. Additionally, businesses committed to community engagement, local employment, and supporting SMEs as part of their operational ethos would find this tender particularly appealing. The process fosters local economic growth and promotes sustainability, presenting an ideal opportunity for businesses keen on establishing or expanding their presence in the educational sector in the UK, particularly within the Aberdeen region.

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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/084506-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
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
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Aberdeen
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Ashgrove Trading

Further Information

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