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STA-26029 Procurement of Furniture for Shilling Building

ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE

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26 Mar 2026 at 12:59

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process led by Royal Holloway and Bedford New College involved the procurement of furniture for the Shilling Building, categorised under office furniture and furnishings. The procurement process, under the jurisdiction of sub-central government public authority, concluded with a direct award made to Furniture 23 Limited, a large company. This direct award procurement method was selected as it fell below the competition threshold. The contract was initiated on 16 February 2026 and will run until 15 May 2026, with the location specified as the United Kingdom, particularly in the region of UKJ2. The contract carries a total gross value of £69,592.

This procurement might not lead directly to new competition opportunities due to the direct award method, but it showcases Royal Holloway's demand for businesses capable of providing high-quality furniture solutions. Large-scale furniture providers specialising in similar goods and services could identify potential for business growth by monitoring such procurement exercises, understanding buyer needs, and preparing for future competitive tenders. The emphasis on direct awards and the specific industry category suggests opportunities for suppliers with existing relationships and quality offerings to engage similarly with other public authorities seeking efficient procurement solutions.

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Notice Title

STA-26029 Procurement of Furniture for Shilling Building

Notice Description

Awarded to Furniture 23 via a direct award for Furniture for the Shilling Building.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06750f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027902-2026
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
Large

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
£59,744 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 15 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
ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EGHAM
Postcode
TW20 0EX
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Runnymede
Electoral Ward
Englefield Green East
Westminster Constituency
Windsor

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FURNITURE 23

Further Information

Notice Documents

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