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title: "Design, Manufacture and Delivery of Chairs for Guildhall Events"
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buyer: "CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION"
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# Design, Manufacture and Delivery of Chairs for Guildhall Events

Buyer: CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1e03863d-d413-4803-bf53-baf54ce8612b

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## Summary

The City of London Corporation is currently seeking suppliers for the design, manufacture, and delivery of approximately 1,000 chairs to be used at its Guildhall events. This procurement, valued at an estimated £470,000, is classified under the goods category, specifically for seats and chairs. The tender period is set to conclude on 22 April 2019, with the contract expected to commence on 1 November 2019 and run until 28 February 2020. This selective procurement method allows a restricted number of bidders to participate, requiring interested suppliers to register on the electronic tendering system, CapitaleSourcing.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in furniture design and manufacture, particularly those able to produce high-quality, historically sympathetic items. SMEs and voluntary and community sector enterprises are encouraged to apply, as the contract is well-suited for smaller businesses that can deliver bespoke products within a 14-16 week timeframe post-order. Engaging in this procurement could stimulate growth and expand market reach for businesses capable of meeting the City of London Corporation's quality standards and timelines.

## Notice

The City invites bidders to submit a selection questionnaire for the provision of the design, manufacture and delivery of Guildhall events chairs. The contract will require the design, manufacture and delivery of c.1000 replacement chairs for use at events held across its venue spaces. The replacement chairs should be sympathetic to the history and grandeur of Great Hall and the existing chairs and maintain the highest possible quality standards. Delivery of the chairs will be expected to be completed by the supplier within 14-16 weeks of receipt of the first purchase order. Additional information: This tendering exercise is being undertaken using the electronic tendering system"CapitaleSourcing" (url:www.capitalesourcing.com). Suppliers will need to register an interest on the system inorder to participate and registration is free. The estimated contract value given is for the full duration of the contract including the maximum possible extensions. The estimated annual contract value is therefore 470 000 GBP.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13975d66-34a8-4a60-87df-b72e6f5df45b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2019 - 28 Feb 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £470,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2P 2EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington |
| Local authority | Islington |
| Electoral ward | Clerkenwell |
| Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 39110000 - Seats, chairs and related products, and associated parts

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2019 at 09:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13975d66-34a8-4a60-87df-b72e6f5df45b
- 21 Mar 2019 at 16:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13975d66-34a8-4a60-87df-b72e6f5df45b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13975d66-34a8-4a60-87df-b72e6f5df45b
  16th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0b49738e-d1fa-4227-97b2-80782f48c40e
  OJEU contract notice

## Provenance

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