Tender

Supply and Installation of Library Shelving and Associated Products.

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Feb 2026 at 15:57

Summary of the contracting process

Hampshire County Council is inviting tenders for a project titled "Supply and Installation of Library Shelving and Associated Products." This falls under the industry category of library and office furniture, and aims at re-procuring services previously under Framework CC16593. The procurement method is open procedure, ensuring transparency and accessibility to potential suppliers. Located in Winchester, Hampshire, the Council is supporting the Central Buying Consortium, educational institutions, charities, and various public sectors throughout the United Kingdom. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 20th March 2026, with enquiries closing on 13th March 2026 and contract awards anticipated by 10th April 2026. The framework agreement will start on 1st May 2026 and conclude by 30th April 2030.

This tender presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in library furniture and office shelving solutions. Organisations that can deliver high-quality products and demonstrate innovative approaches are encouraged to compete. With an estimated gross value of £1.44 million, businesses can leverage both direct awards and competitive processes within the framework agreement. The opportunity is well-suited for enterprises seeking to partner with public sector representatives, as well as educational and charitable institutions, providing a strategic platform to expand their customer base and showcase their product offerings in Hampshire and beyond. The tender allows businesses to align with the purchasing needs of Hampshire County Council, which commits to a substantial portion of the local authority spending, thus offering a stable financial partnership.

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Notice Title

Supply and Installation of Library Shelving and Associated Products.

Notice Description

Hampshire County Council is the third largest shire Council in the country, delivering the majority of Hampshire's public services, to almost 1.4 million residents (excluding people living in the Southampton and Portsmouth unitary Authority areas). We are responsible for around 80% of all spend on Local Authority services in Hampshire, amounting to PS2.1 billion a year. Further information on the Authority's strategic plan and priorities can be found at: www.hants.gov.uk/abouttheAuthority/strategiesplansandpolicies/corporatestrategy County Supplies is a business unit within Children's Services and part of Hampshire County Council's public-facing Directorate, which also includes Adults' Health and Care and Universal Services. With an annual purchasing turnover of around PS50m, County Supplies is a self-funding, not-for-profit business unit and acts as the buying agent for both internal customers, that is those departments that come under the County Council's control, and external customers, those establishments that have their own delegated budgets. For further information regarding the customers eligible to access the Contract and the operation of County Supplies (please see the website on www.hants.gov.uk/countysupplies). The County Council wishes to establish a framework for the supply of Supply and Installation of Library Shelving and Associated Products to customers of Hampshire County Council (County Supplies), and other members of the Central Buying Consortium (please see the website link for additional background information and membership details: https://www.centralbuyingconsortium.co.uk/ This project is a re-procurement of CC16593 Framework for the Supply and Installation of Library Shelving and Associated Products. After award of the Framework Agreement, the Contractors will be required to liaise directly with the Contracting Authority regarding any specific requirements. For details of Hampshire County Council Purchase to Pay, please visit the following links: Suppliers | Business and economy | Hampshire County Council Terms and conditions for purchase orders | Business and economy | Hampshire County Council

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065991
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015805-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

39131000 - Office shelving

39131100 - Archive shelving

39155000 - Library furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Katy Kelleher
Contact Email
katy.kelleher@hants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8UJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight

Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

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