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New Engineering Building Project - Furniture Procurement

University Of Edinburgh

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02 Sep 2025 at 01:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "New Engineering Building Project - Furniture Procurement" has been managed by the University of Edinburgh, a body governed by public law, within the education industry category. Located in Edinburgh (region UKM75), this procurement has reached the award stage as of 2nd September 2025. The process followed an open procedure to select suppliers for the provision of loose furniture, with a contract period commencing on 19th August 2025 for two years, plus an optional one-year price hold. This tender was procured through the APUC FFE1017-AP Sustainable Furniture framework to ensure the best value for the University.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for growth, especially for businesses specialising in furniture supply and associated services. The tender included awards across multiple lots, with suppliers like Claremont Office Furniture Limited, Azzurro Ltd, and Alpha Marketing UK Limited being appointed. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could benefit greatly from participating in similar tenders, as the process involved both open procedure and competitive bidding, highlighting a conducive environment for SMEs to compete and expand their market presence. The sustained demand and flexible contract terms, which allow additional purchases up to 50% of the initial contract value, offer stable business prospects for shortlisted suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

New Engineering Building Project - Furniture Procurement

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh has appointed suppliers to provide a complete supply, installation and consultation package for new loose furniture required for the New Engineering Building project. In order to achieve best value for the University, the project was procured via the APUC FFE1017-AP Sustainable Furniture framework.

Lot Information

Chairs

The University of Edinburgh has appointed suppliers to provide a complete supply, installation and consultation package for new loose furniture required for the New Engineering Building project. In order to achieve best value for the University, the project was procured via the APUC FFE1017-AP Sustainable Furniture framework. The contract period is 2 years from 19th August 2025 with the stipulation that prices will be held for a further one year to enable the University to purchase additional quantities of any or all of the items awarded, either on an ad hoc basis (with no minimum quantities required) or in larger quantities (not exceeding 50% of the initial contract value) to fulfil project requirements.

Options: The contract period is 2 years with the stipulation that prices will be held for a further one year to enable the University to purchase additional quantities of any or all of the items awarded, either on an ad hoc basis (with no minimum quantities required) or in larger quantities (not exceeding 50% of the initial contract value) to fulfil project requirements

Desks, tables and storage solutions

The University of Edinburgh has appointed suppliers to provide a complete supply, installation and consultation package for new loose furniture required for the New Engineering Building project. In order to achieve best value for the University, the project was procured via the APUC FFE1017-AP Sustainable Furniture framework. The contract period is 2 years from 19th August 2025 with the stipulation that prices will be held for a further one year to enable the University to purchase additional quantities of any or all of the items awarded, either on an ad hoc basis (with no minimum quantities required) or in larger quantities (not exceeding 50% of the initial contract value) to fulfil project requirements.

Options: The contract period is 2 years with the stipulation that prices will be held for a further one year to enable the University to purchase additional quantities of any or all of the items awarded, either on an ad hoc basis (with no minimum quantities required) or in larger quantities (not exceeding 50% of the initial contract value) to fulfil project requirements

Soft seating, breakout furniture and miscellaneous

The University of Edinburgh has appointed suppliers to provide a complete supply, installation and consultation package for new loose furniture required for the New Engineering Building project. In order to achieve best value for the University, the project was procured via the APUC FFE1017-AP Sustainable Furniture framework. The contract period is 2 years from 19th August 2025 with the stipulation that prices will be held for a further one year to enable the University to purchase additional quantities of any or all of the items awarded, either on an ad hoc basis (with no minimum quantities required) or in larger quantities (not exceeding 50% of the initial contract value) to fulfil project requirements.

Options: The contract period is 2 years with the stipulation that prices will be held for a further one year to enable the University to purchase additional quantities of any or all of the items awarded, either on an ad hoc basis (with no minimum quantities required) or in larger quantities (not exceeding 50% of the initial contract value) to fulfil project requirements

Pods and Booths

The University of Edinburgh has appointed suppliers to provide a complete supply, installation and consultation package for new loose furniture required for the New Engineering Building project. In order to achieve best value for the University, the project was procured via the APUC FFE1017-AP Sustainable Furniture framework. The contract period is 2 years from 19th August 2025 with the stipulation that prices will be held for a further one year to enable the University to purchase additional quantities of any or all of the items awarded, either on an ad hoc basis (with no minimum quantities required) or in larger quantities (not exceeding 50% of the initial contract value) to fulfil project requirements.

Options: The contract period is 2 years with the stipulation that prices will be held for a further one year to enable the University to purchase additional quantities of any or all of the items awarded, either on an ad hoc basis (with no minimum quantities required) or in larger quantities (not exceeding 50% of the initial contract value) to fulfil project requirements

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000808806
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538286
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,105,269 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University Of Edinburgh
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Alpha Marketing UK Limited

Azzurro Ltd

Claremont Office Furniture Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538286
    New Engineering Building Project - Furniture Procurement - The University of Edinburgh has appointed suppliers to provide a complete supply, installation and consultation package for new loose furniture required for the New Engineering Building project. In order to achieve best value for the University, the project was procured via the APUC FFE1017-AP Sustainable Furniture framework.

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