Award

Sittingbourne Library Furniture Fitout

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

10 Feb 2026 at 13:34

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Sittingbourne Library Furniture Fitout" project, classified under the industry category of goods, specifically focusing on furniture, furnishings, and related equipment. Situated in Maidstone, the council oversaw the limited competition procurement method, which commenced as a tender. The award was finalised on 10th February 2026, with the contract period starting the same day and ending on 30th March 2026. The contract was awarded to FG Library, an SME based in Northampton. The delivery will span across several regions in the United Kingdom, ensuring coverage and accessibility.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in furniture manufacturing and supply, particularly those with the capacity to deliver and install throughout multiple UK regions. SMEs focusing on commercial or library furniture can find potential growth by aligning with the requirements of sub-central government public authorities such as Kent County Council. Enterprises interested in future tenders of similar nature should consider aligning with procurement practices of public authorities to expand their market presence.

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Notice Title

Sittingbourne Library Furniture Fitout

Notice Description

FFand E Furniture Fixtures and equipment at Sittingbourne Library/ Delivery and installation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064c93
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011889-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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

39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£159,921 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2026 - 30 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcingsupportteam@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FG LIBRARY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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