Planning

Re-Upholstering of Centre Chairs and Benches

THE QUEEN ELIZABETH CONFERENCE CENTRE

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Planning

05 May 2026 at 10:21

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Queen Elizabeth Conference Centre in London is inviting expressions of interest and quotes for re-upholstering 240 chairs and 100 benches used in its conference and event facilities. This planned procurement process is at the planning stage, with a focus on upholstering services, categorised under the services industry. Interested suppliers should note key dates, including the end of the tender period on 19th May 2026 at 17:00 (BST), and the end of the enquiry period on the same day at 12:00 (BST). The procurement follows an open method, indicating a competitive process below the threshold.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in upholstering services, especially small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that stand to benefit from the provided guidelines over strict cost bases. As the work is set to begin from 1st June 2026, companies possessing the capability of meeting such timelines and providing quality services are well-suited for this contract. Participating businesses have the opportunity to establish or expand their presence in the public sector while working with central government entities. Businesses can submit their expressions of interest and quotes through the provided form, positioning themselves potentially for future opportunities with the centre.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Re-Upholstering of Centre Chairs and Benches

Notice Description

The QEII Centre is requesting expressions of interest and quotes for the re-upholstering of chairs and benches used in the Centre for conferences and events. There are 240 tub chairs and 100 benches.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069116
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040911-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98394000 - Upholstering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£54,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£54,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 20264 days to go
Future Notice Date
6 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE QUEEN ELIZABETH CONFERENCE CENTRE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3EE
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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