Award

Supply and Installation of Furniture

LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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19 Mar 2026 at 11:25

Summary of the contracting process

London Metropolitan University has successfully completed the procurement process for the supply and installation of furniture under contract ID LMU2025-1921. The project falls within the education sector and the office machinery classification, targeting various regions across the UK including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The procurement was conducted as a direct award via the NEUPC Framework due to the incumbent supplier entering administration. This expedited approach ensures service continuity without disruption, culminating in a contract with Southern Broadstock Interiors Ltd, active since 12 March 2026 and valued at £270,000 GBP. The procurement method utilised was selective, highlighting a competitive procedure with negotiation.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacture, supply, and installation of furniture and office equipment, primarily those capable of operating within the UK's educational institutions. The direct award to Southern Broadstock Interiors Ltd, a framework-approved SME, underscores the benefits of being part of established procurement frameworks like NEUPC, where supplier agility and ability to ensure value for money are crucial. Companies with a track record in quickly mobilising resources and maintaining competitive pricing stand well-placed to engage in similar opportunities, promoting growth and stability in a sector requiring rapid adaptation to unforeseen disruptions.

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Notice Title

Supply and Installation of Furniture

Notice Description

Contract for the General Furniture

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply and Installation of Furniture for the University. The contract has been awarded via Direct Award route through NEUPC Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066eaa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025074-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30100000 - Office machinery, equipment and supplies except computers, printers and furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N7 8DB
Post Town
North London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Arsenal
Westminster Constituency
Islington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOUTHERN BROADSTOCK INTERIORS

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