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GSV2743 - Terrace Cafeteria Picture Railing

CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

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27 Jan 2026 at 15:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "GSV2743 - Terrace Cafeteria Picture Railing" was conducted by the Corporate Officer of the House of Commons, based in Parliament Square, London. Categorised under the industry of picture frames, this contract was focused on the replacement service for picture railings in the Terrace Cafeteria. The procurement reached the award stage as of 27th January 2026, with the contract signed on 23rd May 2025 and active from 27th May 2025 to 29th May 2025. The process utilised a direct procurement method, classified as "Below threshold - without competition," indicating a streamlined approach without the need for competitive bidding.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for engineering firms specialising in niche manufacturing, such as the supply of bespoke picture frames and related goods. With Ashtead Engineering Company Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise located in Surrey, successfully securing this contract, businesses of similar scale and sector expertise may find similar opportunities to expand by meeting the precise needs of public authorities. Such contracts can particularly benefit companies aiming to enhance their portfolios with public sector collaborations, providing them with enhanced credibility and access to further procurement exercises.

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Notice Title

GSV2743 - Terrace Cafeteria Picture Railing

Notice Description

Terrace Cafeteria Picture Railing replacement service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061008
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007242-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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

39298200 - Picture frames

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,435 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
26 May 2025 - 29 May 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS
Additional Buyers

CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
pcd@parliament.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 0AA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASHTEAD ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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