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Supply, Delivery & Installation of Furniture for the Edinburgh College of Art

University Of Edinburgh

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08 Sep 2025 at 01:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has concluded the procurement process for the supply, delivery, and installation of furniture for the Edinburgh College of Art, a major capital project focused on furnishings such as chairs, desks, storage, meeting booths, and cell pods. This award was secured via an open procedure under the APUC FFE1017-AP Sustainable Furniture framework, targeting the Education sector within the UKM75 region, and currently stands at the contract award stage. The contracts have been signed in August 2025, involving a service period of two years with an optional extension of one year. Four suppliers have been appointed, including Azzurro Ltd and Wagstaff Interiors Group, who are SMEs with operations within the UK and they will service specific lots each till 2027, with completion planned around the University of Edinburgh premises.

This tender presents robust opportunities for businesses specialising in furniture supply and installation, particularly those capable of managing large-scale projects within the educational sector. The open procurement method provided a platform for diverse businesses, especially SMEs like Azzurro Ltd and Wagstaff Interiors Group, to secure contracts in different service lots. The framework allows for negotiated extensions, thus potentially increasing value for suppliers who deliver high-quality and sustainable furniture options. Companies offering innovative, durable, and ergonomic furniture that support sustainability goals would find this tender advantageous for establishing long-term relationships with educational institutions and expanding their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply, Delivery & Installation of Furniture for the Edinburgh College of Art

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh has appointed suppliers to supply and install furniture for the major capital project at Edinburgh College of Art (chairs, desks, storage, Meeting Booths and cell pods. In order to achieve best value for the University, the project was procured via the APUC FFE1017-AP Sustainable Furniture framework.

Lot Information

Desks

The University of Edinburgh has appointed a supplier to supply and install furniture for the major capital project at Edinburgh College of Art (lot 2 desks). In order to achieve best value for the University, the project was procured via the APUC FFE1017-AP Sustainable Furniture framework. Total contract length: 24 months (2 years) Contract start date: 13th August 2025 Contract end date: 12th August 2027 Any built-in/optional extensions: 12 months (1 year)

Options: The contract period is 2 years, with the option to extend for an additional 1 year at the sole discretion of the University. Pricing remains fixed for a period of 2 years from the date of contract award, or until the final phase of installation is complete--whichever is later--to allow the University to purchase any or all of the awarded items as required during this period, either as part of a project phase or on an ad hoc basis (with no minimum order quantities required).

Chairs

The University of Edinburgh has appointed a supplier to supply and install furniture for the major capital project at Edinburgh College of Art (lot 1 chairs). In order to achieve best value for the University, the project was procured via the APUC FFE1017-AP Sustainable Furniture framework. Total contract length: 24 months (2 years) Contract start date 13th August 2025 Contract end date 12th August 2027 Any built-in/optional extensions: 12 months (1 year)

Options: The contract period is 2 years, with the option to extend for an additional 1 year at the sole discretion of the University. Pricing remains fixed for a period of 2 years from the date of contract award, or until the final phase of installation is complete--whichever is later--to allow the University to purchase any or all of the awarded items as required during this period, either as part of a project phase or on an ad hoc basis (with no minimum order quantities required).

Storage

The University of Edinburgh has appointed a supplier to supply and install furniture for the major capital project at Edinburgh College of Art (lot 3 storage). In order to achieve best value for the University, the project was procured via the APUC FFE1017-AP Sustainable Furniture framework. Total contract length: 24 months (2 years) Contract start date 18th August 2025 Contract end date 17th August 2027 Any built-in/optional extensions: 12 months (1 year)

Options: The contract period is 2 years, with the option to extend for an additional 1 year at the sole discretion of the University. Pricing remains fixed for a period of 2 years from the date of contract award, or until the final phase of installation is complete--whichever is later--to allow the University to purchase any or all of the awarded items as required during this period, either as part of a project phase or on an ad hoc basis (with no minimum order quantities required).

Meeting Booths and Cell Pods

The University of Edinburgh has appointed a supplier to supply and install furniture for the major capital project at Edinburgh College of Art (lot 4 meeting booths and cell pods). In order to achieve best value for the University, the project was procured via the APUC FFE1017-AP Sustainable Furniture framework. Total contract length: 24 months (2 years) Contract start date: 18th August 2025 Contract end date: 17th August 2027 Any built-in/optional extensions: 12 months (1 year)

Options: The contract period is 2 years, with the option to extend for an additional 1 year at the sole discretion of the University. Pricing remains fixed for a period of 2 years from the date of contract award, or until the final phase of installation is complete--whichever is later--to allow the University to purchase any or all of the awarded items as required during this period, either as part of a project phase or on an ad hoc basis (with no minimum order quantities required).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000809553
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538729
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

39100000 - Furniture

39112000 - Chairs

39121100 - Desks

39173000 - Storage units

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£283,856 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 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
2
Supplier Names

Azzurro Ltd

Wagstaff Interiors Group

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538729
    Supply, Delivery & Installation of Furniture for the Edinburgh College of Art - The University of Edinburgh has appointed suppliers to supply and install furniture for the major capital project at Edinburgh College of Art (chairs, desks, storage, Meeting Booths and cell pods. 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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