Award

Specialist Office Equipment

SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Apr 2025 at 00:00

Tender

11 Apr 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Social Security Scotland has issued a procurement notice for its Specialist Office Equipment contract, which falls under the Social protection industry category. The tender is at the award stage, following the open procedure and covers the delivery to Agnes Husband House in Dundee, UKM region. The procurement process began on 15th April 2025, and the deadline for submissions was 30th May 2025. The contract has been divided into five lots: ergonomic chairs, desks, workstation peripherals, workstation accessories, and headsets, with services including bespoke fitting, installation, and training. Although the tender was unsuccessful, the documentation and submission details are accessible online.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ergonomic office equipment and related services. Companies that offer high-quality ergonomic solutions and flexible installation services are well-suited to compete for such contracts. With the contract scope covering various equipment types, businesses can benefit from the potential for multiple awards and community benefits requirement, encouraging suppliers to contribute positively to local communities. Firms in the office furniture and equipment sector should explore similar future tenders to support their growth and expansion.

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Notice Title

Specialist Office Equipment

Notice Description

Social Security Scotland provision for a Specialist Office Equipment contract.

Lot Information

Specialist ergonomic desks including related services such as bespoke fitting and installation

Please see this Contract Notice for the provision of Specialist Office Equipment for Social Security Scotland. This contract notice has been split into Lots. Please note that your organisation can submit a bid for any of the 5 lots. There is no limit on the number of lots any one supplier can tender for or be awarded. Where more than one lot may be awarded to the same tenderer, the Purchaser may award contracts combining several or all lots that the tenderer has been awarded.

Options: The Supplier(s) shall make available to Social Security Scotland goods which are not included within the contract catalogue (or specified within this requirement) if required. In addition, there may be a requirement for desks of varying sizes suitable for colleagues working from home, as well as height adjustable desks of varying sizes. The successful Supplier(s) for Desks (Lot 2) should be able to provide a varying size of suitable desks depending on the requirements of the colleague.

Renewal: The total duration of the Extension Periods shall not exceed a period of 12 months from the expiry of the Initial Term. The Purchaser may, by giving notice to the Supplier, extend the period of the Contract to a date falling no later than 26th October 2029. Subject to that constraint, the Purchaser may extend the period of the Contract on more than one occasion.

Specialist ergonomic chairs including related services such as bespoke fitting, installation and training

Please see this Contract Notice for the provision of Specialist Office Equipment for Social Security Scotland. This contract notice has been split into Lots. Please note that your organisation can submit a bid for any of the 5 lots. There is no limit on the number of lots any one supplier can tender for or be awarded. Where more than one lot may be awarded to the same tenderer, the Purchaser may award contracts combining several or all lots that the tenderer has been awarded.

Options: The Supplier(s) shall make available to Social Security Scotland goods which are not included within the contract catalogue (or specified within this requirement) if required.

Renewal: The total duration of the Extension Periods shall not exceed a period of 12 months from the expiry of the Initial Term. The Purchaser may, by giving notice to the Supplier, extend the period of the Contract to a date falling no later than 26th October 2029. Subject to that constraint, the Purchaser may extend the period of the Contract on more than one occasion.

Specialist ergonomic workstation peripherals including related services such as installation and support

Please see this Contract Notice for the provision of Specialist Office Equipment for Social Security Scotland. This contract notice has been split into Lots. Please note that your organisation can submit a bid for any of the 5 lots. There is no limit on the number of lots any one supplier can tender for or be awarded. Where more than one lot may be awarded to the same tenderer, the Purchaser may award contracts combining several or all lots that the tenderer has been awarded.

Options: The Supplier(s) shall make available to Social Security Scotland goods which are not included within the contract catalogue (or specified within this requirement) if required.

Renewal: The total duration of the Extension Periods shall not exceed a period of 12 months from the expiry of the Initial Term. The Purchaser may, by giving notice to the Supplier, extend the period of the Contract to a date falling no later than 26th October 2029. Subject to that constraint, the Purchaser may extend the period of the Contract on more than one occasion.

Specialist ergonomic workstation accessories including related services such as installation and support

Please see this Contract Notice for the provision of Specialist Office Equipment for Social Security Scotland. This contract notice has been split into Lots. Please note that your organisation can submit a bid for any of the 5 lots. There is no limit on the number of lots any one supplier can tender for or be awarded. Where more than one lot may be awarded to the same tenderer, the Purchaser may award contracts combining several or all lots that the tenderer has been awarded.

Options: The Supplier(s) shall make available to Social Security Scotland goods which are not included within the contract catalogue (or specified within this requirement) if required.

Renewal: The total duration of the Extension Periods shall not exceed a period of 12 months from the expiry of the Initial Term. The Purchaser may, by giving notice to the Supplier, extend the period of the Contract to a date falling no later than 26th October 2029. Subject to that constraint, the Purchaser may extend the period of the Contract on more than one occasion.

Specialist headsets including ear pads and cushions

Please see this Contract Notice for the provision of Specialist Office Equipment for Social Security Scotland. This contract notice has been split into Lots. Please note that your organisation can submit a bid for any of the 5 lots. There is no limit on the number of lots any one supplier can tender for or be awarded. Where more than one lot may be awarded to the same tenderer, the Purchaser may award contracts combining several or all lots that the tenderer has been awarded.

Options: The Supplier(s) shall make available to Social Security Scotland goods which are not included within the contract catalogue (or specified within this requirement) if required.

Renewal: The total duration of the Extension Periods shall not exceed a period of 12 months from the expiry of the Initial Term. The Purchaser may, by giving notice to the Supplier, extend the period of the Contract to a date falling no later than 26th October 2029. Subject to that constraint, the Purchaser may extend the period of the Contract on more than one occasion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000796121
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528378
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

30190000 - Various office equipment and supplies

30191000 - Office equipment except furniture

30197000 - Small office equipment

30237290 - Keyboard wrist rests

30237410 - Computer mouse

30237460 - Computer keyboards

31680000 - Electrical supplies and accessories

31681000 - Electrical accessories

32342100 - Headphones

32551300 - Telephone headsets

39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

39100000 - Furniture

39110000 - Seats, chairs and related products, and associated parts

39112000 - Chairs

39113000 - Miscellaneous seats and chairs

39113700 - Footrests

39121000 - Desks and tables

39121100 - Desks

39130000 - Office furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
If no contract extension is exercised under this contract, a further notice will be expected in April 2028. With the potential extension period fully utilised, the notice will be expected in April 2029.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Unsuccessful
Lots Status
Unsuccessful
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Kyle Wands
Contact Email
kyle.wands@socialsecurity.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412425913

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4BF
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Maryfield
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

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