Tender

Provision of Reactive Furniture Supply for the University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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Tender

19 Sep 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process titled "Provision of Reactive Furniture Supply for the University of Aberdeen," which is categorised under the education industry (COFOG 09). The procurement entails an open procedure to source a supplier capable of providing reactive furniture supply services across its campuses in Old Aberdeen and Foresterhill. Key details include approximately 1,700 offices and 445 teaching and meeting spaces, with a focus on meeting potentially small, incremental orders over the contract's duration. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 20th October 2025, with the contract award period commencing the same day. The process involves electronic submission via the provided portal, and it is governed under the legal framework 32014L0024 (CELEX), ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply and management of educational furniture and those experienced in delivering reactive services. Companies registered with the Reset Certification Scheme or willing to commit to it are eligible, reflecting a commitment to quality and regulatory compliance. The contract’s focus on local impact in Aberdeen and North-East Scotland provides growth potential for local businesses, SMEs, and social enterprises involved in the furniture supply chain. Furthermore, the emphasis on community benefits such as local employment, apprenticeships, and cultural or heritage initiatives makes it an attractive proposition for businesses looking to enhance their community engagement and corporate responsibility profiles.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Reactive Furniture Supply for the University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

The University of Aberdeen has approximately 1700 offices, 445 teaching and meeting spaces across its two campuses - Old Aberdeen and Foresterhill The University is seeking to contract with a supplier that can provide a reactive service for potentially small, incremental orders throughout the duration of the contract

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Aberdeen has approximately 1700 offices, 445 teaching and meeting spaces across its two campuses - Old Aberdeen and Foresterhill The University is seeking to contract with a supplier that can provide a reactive service for potentially small, incremental orders throughout the duration of the contract

Renewal: The University has the option to extend for two (2) further periods, each of 12 months subject to satisfactory annual review and mutual agreement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000810756
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539641
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract 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

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


CPV Codes

39100000 - Furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Further Information

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