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Highlight Cafe Furniture

HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL

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18 Feb 2026 at 14:57

Summary of the contracting process

Hartlepool Borough Council has completed the procurement process for furnishing the Highlight Wellbeing Hub in Hartlepool, UK. The tender, identified as OPEN20252178, falls under the goods category, with a focus on furniture, furnishings, and related items. As of 18th February 2026, the contract has been awarded, and the active contractual period extends from 1st March 2026 to 1st May 2026. Conducting this procurement through a limited competition approach, below the threshold, Hartlepool Borough Council aimed to furnish the hub with quality furniture. Ambic Manufacturing has been appointed as the supplier, with the total contract value set at £35,998.11.

This procurement represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in furniture manufacturing and supply to expand their portfolio by delivering high-quality products tailored for public wellbeing spaces. SMEs like Ambic Manufacturing, known for their bespoke manufacturing capabilities, are particularly well-suited to engage with similar tenders. Such contracts can boost business exposure and highlight competency in meeting specific client needs within the public sector. Businesses offering innovative solutions and maintaining high standards have the potential to bolster their reputation and secure future tenders with similar sub-central government authorities.

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Notice Title

Highlight Cafe Furniture

Notice Description

Furniture for Highlight Wellbeing Hub

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06573a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014852-2026
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
£29,998 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 1 May 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
HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@hartlepool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HARTLEPOOL
Postcode
TS24 8AY
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Hartlepool
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Hartlepool

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMBIC MANUFACTURING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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