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title: "T730 Provision of furniture and related services"
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# T730 Provision of furniture and related services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-623b6c7a-f944-4ccc-b325-e22ae4b1a54d

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## Summary

The University of Essex is undertaking a procurement process titled "T730 Provision of furniture and related services" within the furniture industry, located in Colchester, England. Currently in the Award stage, this framework agreement allows for the supply of a variety of furniture types, including office, laboratory, and café furniture. The tender, part of a selective procurement method with a total estimated value of up to £8 million, had its tender period end on 30th July 2019, while the contract period runs from 21st October 2019 to 20th October 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the furniture supply sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies specialising in office furniture, design-led furniture projects, or ergonomic solutions will find this opportunity particularly advantageous, as there are three distinct lots catering to varied furniture needs, creating a competitive landscape well-suited for innovative and diverse furniture providers.

## Notice

T730 Provision of furniture and related services framework agreement The University of Essex is commencing this tender opportunity for the supply of different types of furniture including but not limited to office, breakout, laboratory, outdoor, reception, cafe / bistro, and integrated secure ICT desking furniture. There will be three Lots. Lot 1 is for a Core List of Office Furniture, Lot 2 is for Design Led Furniture Projects and Lot 3 is for Specialist Ergonomic Furniture. Estimated framework agreement value excluding VAT between 0 GBP - 8 000 000 GBP

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc7cd465-e075-4872-a7d0-edae3ff938ef |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2020 - 19 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO4 3SQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Wivenhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Harwich and North Essex |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | BATES OFFICE SERVICES; FMS INTERIOR SERVICES; HUNTERS CONTRACTS; SHOWCASE INTERIORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 39100000 - Furniture
- 79934000 - Furniture design services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2020 at 16:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc7cd465-e075-4872-a7d0-edae3ff938ef
- 3 Jul 2019 at 15:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad9ab30b-35df-4232-a9e9-d25702f4ee5d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc7cd465-e075-4872-a7d0-edae3ff938ef
  29th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad9ab30b-35df-4232-a9e9-d25702f4ee5d
  3rd July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login?cid=UNIESSEX
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