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Market Furniture

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL

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06 Mar 2026 at 08:18

Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire West and Chester Council has completed the procurement process for the supply of furniture for Northwich Market under the title "Market Furniture". This contract falls under the goods category, specifically within the industry classification of furniture, including office furniture and domestic appliances. The contract was awarded to Andy Thornton Limited through a direct procurement method, below the threshold without competition. The process culminated in an award on 6th March 2026, with the contract period running from 16th March 2026 to 31st July 2026. The total contract value is £53,000 GBP, and it addresses the delivery within the UKD6 region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement process presents opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of market and furniture goods, particularly those capable of fulfilling contracts within set timelines and budgetary constraints. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Andy Thornton Limited are well-positioned to compete in such tenders, especially when handled without competitive bidding. Organisations capable of providing quality furniture and meeting regional demands in the UK would find similar opportunities appealing for business expansion and market penetration.

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Notice Title

Market Furniture

Notice Description

Furniture for Northwich Market

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0663a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020173-2026
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

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
£53,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 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
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANDY THORNTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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