---
title: "Supply and installation of acoustic pods"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0c94d0d9-9305-4b66-b271-76b5a1097a7a"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0c94d0d9-9305-4b66-b271-76b5a1097a7a"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0c94d0d9-9305-4b66-b271-76b5a1097a7a.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0c94d0d9-9305-4b66-b271-76b5a1097a7a.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BANK OF ENGLAND"
published: "2019-07-31"
---

# Supply and installation of acoustic pods

Buyer: BANK OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0c94d0d9-9305-4b66-b271-76b5a1097a7a

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0c94d0d9-9305-4b66-b271-76b5a1097a7a)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0c94d0d9-9305-4b66-b271-76b5a1097a7a.json)

## Summary

The Bank of England is conducting a tender for the supply and installation of approximately 11 acoustic pods at its Threadneedle Street site in London. This procurement falls under the office furniture category and is currently in the award stage, following the completion of the tender process. The tender period concluded on 10 July 2019, with a contract period scheduled from 15 July 2019 to 30 June 2020. The estimated value of the contract is £150,000, with a minimum value of £100,000. Interested suppliers had to comply with various specifications, including lead time requirements and pricing criteria.

This opportunity presents significant potential for SMEs, particularly those specialising in office furniture and installation services. Companies that are capable of meeting the specific requirements outlined by the Bank of England and have the ability to ensure security clearance for their delivery teams would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this tender not only allows businesses to expand their portfolio by collaborating with a prestigious client but also enhances their visibility in the competitive public procurement landscape.

## Notice

The Bank of England is looking for a supplier to supply and install c.11 acoustic pods in its Threadneedle Street site, as per the specification below. The exact programme of delivery/installation will be shared with the successful Supplier. Please note that all delivery teams will need to be security cleared before they are allowed on site. No information contained this notice or in any communication made between the Bank and any Supplier in connection with this Tender shall be relied upon as constituting a contract, agreement or representation that any contract shall be offered. The Bank reserves the right to change the basis of, or the procedures for, the Process, to terminate the Process at any time or not to award any contract. Additional information: SPECIFICATION Acoustic pod W 2200 x D 1200 mm x H 2210 mm. Net weight 700 kg. Interior: Dark grey acoustic felt LED Lighting with occupancy sensor Air circulation system Anti-static and stain resistant carpet Left handed sound control laminated glass door (right hand door optional) Levelling glides Coat hooks Standard exterior walls, roof and floor: Glossy White Standard Door & Frame: Birch Plywood with White formica laminate Table: Birch plywood with white Formica laminate. A-) Rectangular turntable: 53 cm x 71 cm, height 70 cm Includes power module with 3 x UK power sockets and USB connections 2 sofas with L or R backrest. Standard upholstery: Canvas by Kvadrat, Grey 154 RESPONSE: The interested bidders should email the address stated above with their proposal for a pod meeting the requirements, its lead time to delivery, and the price per pod (including delivery and installation), before the deadline, and register on www.bankofenglandtenders.co.uk in parallel (please note that it takes roughly two working days for registration to take effect). The evaluation will be based on the most economically advantageous tender (where the quality will be determined by pass/fail questions). The evaluation criteria are: 1. PASS/FAIL: Does the proposed pod comply with the specification? Is the lead time less than six (6) weeks? 2. PRICE The maximum marks will be awarded to the Supplier who submits the lowest total weighted pricing. The remaining Suppliers will receive marks on a pro rata basis from the lowest to the highest price. The calculation will be Supplier mark = (lowest compliant price received / Supplier's price)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb5d10c5-f893-48cf-a417-88b65400a908 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 14 Jul 2019 - 30 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £133,019 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BANK OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2R 8AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Walbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OFFICE BLUEPRINT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 39130000 - Office furniture

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2019 at 14:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb5d10c5-f893-48cf-a417-88b65400a908
- 4 Jul 2019 at 15:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd414a2d-11bf-4954-9de8-b8932c631267
- 27 Jun 2019 at 16:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/214a8326-71f2-4577-8020-9a37c9578bf0
- 27 Jun 2019 at 16:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/602b5781-40f9-4fcc-95c2-b2a3c6b4547b
- 27 Jun 2019 at 15:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca16ae79-32b6-4c29-ad01-1c78cef4664d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb5d10c5-f893-48cf-a417-88b65400a908
  31st July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd414a2d-11bf-4954-9de8-b8932c631267
  4th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/214a8326-71f2-4577-8020-9a37c9578bf0
  27th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/602b5781-40f9-4fcc-95c2-b2a3c6b4547b
  27th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca16ae79-32b6-4c29-ad01-1c78cef4664d
  27th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bankofengland.co.uk

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0c94d0d9-9305-4b66-b271-76b5a1097a7a. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0c94d0d9-9305-4b66-b271-76b5a1097a7a.json.
