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title: "GB-Darlington: Provision of Loose Furniture"
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buyer: "STUDENT LOANS COMPANY"
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# GB-Darlington: Provision of Loose Furniture

Buyer: STUDENT LOANS COMPANY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5d6186dd-2481-4fdc-a51d-01a150141ea7

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## Summary

The Student Loans Company is currently conducting a tender for the "Provision of Loose Furniture" to refurbish its office located at Memphis Building, Lingfield Point, McMullen Road, Darlington, DL1 1RW. This project aims to supply various soft furnishings including lounge furniture and meeting chairs, with an overall contract value of £500,000. The tender period will close on 16 January 2020, and the contract is set to commence in February 2020, lasting until the end of April. The procurement method employed for this contract is an open procedure under the office furniture category in the services sector.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in the office furniture sector, specifically those that can provide soft furnishings and related services. Businesses with expertise in the design, manufacturing, or supply of soft furnishings are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given the specific requirements outlined, such as supplying high-quality lounge and meeting furniture. Engaging in this tender could provide SMEs with a valuable chance to expand their market presence and secure a substantial contract with a reputable buyer.

## Notice

The project is to refit our Darlington Office (Memphis Building, Lingfield Point, McMullen Road, Darlington, DL1 1RW). The office extends to 72,000 square feet and when refurbished will house approximately 1,100 desk positions. SLC intends to award a contract for the supply of soft furnishings. This contract will run for the beginning of February 2020 - 30 April 2020. The expected onsite work will run from 01/03/2020 to 30/04/20. The required service is to provide soft furnishings as per the provided specification for the above project, this will include (but not limited to), lounge furniture, occasional tables, high back chairs, occasional lighting and meeting chairs. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fcf8c96-f1f8-4cdb-97d1-4a0b8c893bb8 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2020 - 30 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | STUDENT LOANS COMPANY |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 7JD |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 39130000 - Office furniture

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2020 at 16:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fcf8c96-f1f8-4cdb-97d1-4a0b8c893bb8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fcf8c96-f1f8-4cdb-97d1-4a0b8c893bb8
  10th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Darlington:-Provision-of-Loose-Furniture/Y6AQZDH66H
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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