Tender

Loose Furniture for the New NETA Training Facility - 2026

THE EDUCATION TRAINING COLLECTIVE

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Tender

06 Mar 2026 at 16:36

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Education Training Collective is conducting an open tender process for the procurement of loose furniture for the new NETA Training Facility located in Thornaby, North-East England. As a prominent public authority, ETC is seeking to appoint a supplier to furnish their facility as part of their development initiatives. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically targeting furniture, office furniture, and school furniture items. Interested suppliers should note that the enquiry period ends on 23rd March 2026, and the tender submission deadline is 31st March 2026. The contract is slated to commence from 1st September 2026, ending on 30th October 2026, with an estimated value of £150,000 GBP. Key considerations in the award criteria include 30% for price and 70% for quality.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the furniture manufacturing and supply industry, especially those specialising in educational and office furniture. The ETC's procurement method encourages broad participation through below-threshold open competition, thereby welcoming both established suppliers and emerging enterprises to bid. A successful partnership could enhance brand visibility and credibility within the public sector, potentially leading to further procurement opportunities. Firms with expertise in delivering high-quality, functional, and durable furniture solutions within specified timelines will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Loose Furniture for the New NETA Training Facility - 2026

Notice Description

The Education Training Collective (ETC) is a partnership of Further Education Colleges and Independent Training Providers operating across the North-East of England. ETC is seeking a supplier to provide loose furniture for our new NETA Training facility to be located at the below address. As part of this development, the organisation is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide a comprehensive furniture solution for the building.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0664a8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020609-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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

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

39100000 - Furniture

39130000 - Office furniture

39160000 - School furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE EDUCATION TRAINING COLLECTIVE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
THORNABY
Postcode
TS17 6FB
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
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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