Award

Kitchen Supply

READING BOROUGH COUNCIL

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27 Mar 2026 at 13:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process "Kitchen Supply" undertaken by Reading Borough Council has reached the award stage with the contract now active. This procurement deal is focused on the goods category, specifically kitchen furniture and equipment, with a primary location in the UK region, UKJ11, representing Reading. While the process initially utilised a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition, the contract valued at £1,840,000 was eventually awarded on 1 August 2023. This contract falls outside the scope of certain directive applications as it was let via a compliant framework, and by March 2026, the tender's status was updated to complete.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the provision of kitchen furniture and equipment, with JTC Furniture Group Limited emerging as the successful supplier. SMEs with capabilities in this industry may find similar opportunities beneficial for growth, especially if they have the potential to engage with regional authorities or adhere to framework agreements in public procurement. The absence of options lots within the tender suggests that businesses able to offer competitive pricing could be particularly well-suited to succeed in such procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Kitchen Supply

Notice Description

Supply of kitchens only

Procurement Information

Contract was let via a compliant framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06769a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028558-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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

39141000 - Kitchen furniture and equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,840,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20232 years 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
READING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 2LU
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ11 Berkshire

Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JTC FURNITURE GROUP

Further Information

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