Award

Supply of Flooring Materials

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Feb 2026 at 12:55

Tender

26 Nov 2025 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council, a sub-central government public authority in the United Kingdom, recently completed a procurement process for the supply of flooring materials. This process, carried out under an open competition method, aimed to source carpets, vinyl, floor tiles, and related products that meet British Standards and installation practices. The management of this tender process was concluded with the awarding of the contract to FM Birch LTD, a Sheffield-based SME, on 15th January 2026. The contract, valued at £108,000 net, will span from 5th February 2026 to 31st March 2027, serving the area's operational and maintenance activities. The process began with the tender announcement on 26th November 2025, with key deadlines for inquiries and submissions in December 2025.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs within the South Yorkshire region. The procurement's open method embraced competition and provided an opportunity for smaller enterprises to bid, particularly through its reserved participation for SMEs and VCSEs. Given the emphasis on quality and price, businesses offering efficient logistical solutions and high-quality flooring products at competitive prices were well-positioned to succeed. Companies specialising in flooring solutions and capable of delivering products within specified timescales could leverage such contracts for sustained growth and expansion within public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

Supply of Flooring Materials

Notice Description

For the supply of Flooring Materials

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e956
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010457-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

39530000 - Carpets, mats and rugs

39531000 - Carpets

39531400 - Carpeting

39534000 - Industrial carpeting

44112200 - Floor coverings

44112210 - Solid flooring

45432113 - Parquet flooring

45432114 - Wood flooring work

98111000 - Services furnished by business organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£112,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£112,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£108,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Alicia Walshaw
Contact Email
procurement@sheffield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01142734567

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE32 Sheffield

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FM BIRCH

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