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Library Refurbishment Furniture

Southampton City Council

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24 Aug 2026 at 15:15

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Summary of the contracting process

Southampton City Council procured bespoke furniture for a library refurbishment. The requirement covered the design and supply of a reception desk and counter, library shelving, and library-suitable furniture including 121 pods, desks, chairs and temporary glazed rooms. This is a goods procurement for library furniture, with office furniture as an additional category. The work is for delivery in Southampton. The requirement would suit furniture manufacturers, specialist library fit-out companies and suppliers able to design, manufacture and deliver bespoke furniture for public buildings. It includes both fixed elements, such as shelving and counters, and loose furniture for study, work and enclosed-room areas. The council is the buyer and public-sector end user.

The procurement has completed and the contract was awarded to Showcase PSR Portsdown Limited, an SME. The council used a limited procedure without publishing a call for competition, making a direct award through the CCS RM6308 Framework. The stated rationale was the supplier’s successful delivery of previous furniture requirements, established relationship with the council, quick turnaround and responsive delivery through its Portsmouth branch. The requirement was evaluated on price. One bid was recorded. The contract was signed on 24 August 2026 for £200,000. The tender contained one lot, whose status is recorded as cancelled, while the associated award is active. No separate contract end date is recorded.

For a future requirement of this kind, a credible competitor would need to combine bespoke furniture design with manufacture and installation capability for library and office environments. Relevant experience would include reception counters, shelving systems, study pods, desks, seating and temporary glazed rooms, with the ability to coordinate these elements as one refurbishment package. The awarded supplier’s profile indicates that previous successful delivery, an established relationship with the council, rapid turnaround and responsive local service were important commercial advantages. Suppliers should therefore be able to demonstrate comparable public or civic fit-outs, dependable delivery capacity, practical project coordination and a service presence capable of supporting Southampton-based work. Familiarity with the CCS RM6308 Framework and the ability to compete primarily on price would also be relevant.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Library Refurbishment Furniture

Notice Description

Design and supply of Library bespoke furnishings to include Reception Desk and Counter, Library shelving, library suitable furniture to include 121 pods, desks, chairs, temporary glazed rooms.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Design and supply of Library bespoke furnishings to include Reception Desk and Counter, Library shelving, library suitable furniture to include 121 pods, desks, chairs, temporary glazed rooms.

Procurement Information

The contract is being direct awarded through the CCS RM6308 Framework. The supplier Showcase PSR Portsdown has successfully supplied furniture for previous requirements and has an established working relationship with the Council. The supplier is able to provide quick turnaround and responsive delivery through its Portsmouth branch.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06eac8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080456-2026
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

39130000 - Office furniture

39155000 - Library furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 20263 days ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Southampton City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LY
Postcode Area
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ32 Southampton
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHOWCASE PSR PORTSDOWN LIMITED

Further Information

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