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25 Jun 2026 at 11:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Supply of Chairs for Burgess Hall" project is being managed by Huntingdonshire District Council, classified as a sub-central government public authority. The procurement is in the Tender stage as of 1st July 2026, with the tender period concluding on 20th July 2026 at 12:00 PM. Located in Cambridgeshire, UK, the project seeks to acquire and deliver 600 mechanically interlocking audience chairs, along with compatible storage and transport trolleys, for use in tiered and flat floor seating configurations. The procurement method is open competition below the threshold, with submissions permitted electronically via the In-Tend portal. The contract, valued at £95,000 GBP, will commence on 24th August 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2027.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in furniture supply, particularly those experienced in producing conference-room or similar event-oriented furniture. Companies that can provide well-designed and compatible storage solutions alongside the actual seating will find this contract particularly advantageous. Small and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in event furniture and logistics solutions are well-positioned to compete, given the open nature of the procurement. Furthermore, the project could serve as a credible showcase for any firm looking to enhance its portfolio in governmental supply contracts.

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Notice Title

Supply of Chairs for Burgess Hall

Notice Description

The contract includes: * Supply and delivery of 600 new mechanically interlocking audience chairs * Supply of purpose designed storage and transport trolleys compatible with the proposed chair system The chairs are required to support both: * Tiered seating configurations constructed on temporary or semi permanent level staging platforms, and * Flat floor conference, corporate, and event seating arrangements

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bcf8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061922-2026
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

39100000 - Furniture

39153000 - Conference-room furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HUNTINGDONSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
Postcode
PE29 3TN
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
Huntingdon North
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Further Information

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