Provision of Furniture for Library and Student Support Services

BORDERS COLLEGE

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Furniture for Library and Student Support Services" at Borders College, located at the Scottish Borders Campus in Galashiels, focused on the supply and installation of sustainable furniture. Managed by Borders College, a public law body within the education sector, the procurement used an open procedure and was categorised under goods with CPV codes 39000000 and 39130000. The process has reached the completion stage, with the contract awarded on 25th May 2026 to Claremont Office Furniture. Key dates included the completion of the procurement process on 15th June 2026. The successful supplier, Claremont Office Furniture, is based in East Kilbride, reinforcing local business involvement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in sustainable furniture manufacturing and supply, particularly those adept at participating in public sector frameworks. Given the focus on sustainability and educational environments, companies with experience in providing environmentally friendly solutions tailored to institutional needs would be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Claremont Office Furniture, which successfully secured this contract, demonstrate that such opportunities can lead to business growth within the public sector framework, especially by leveraging frameworks like APUC's sustainable furniture framework.

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Notice Title

Provision of Furniture for Library and Student Support Services

Notice Description

Sustainable furniture supply and installation for redesigned student support service and study area.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award to 1st ranked provider on APUC sustainable furniture framework FFE10117AP

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000834661
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557985
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

39130000 - Office furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£83,181 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20261 months 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BORDERS COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GALASHIELS
Postcode
TD1 3HE
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders

Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Galashiels and District
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLAREMONT OFFICE FURNITURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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