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title: "Framework Call off - Bertrand Russell Tower Furniture"
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# Framework Call off - Bertrand Russell Tower Furniture

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7a26da15-b70c-44cf-ae2a-51c67d496ddf

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the University of Essex, involved a framework call-off for furniture titled "Framework Call off - Bertrand Russell Tower Furniture." The contract falls under the goods category, specifically for furniture, with a total value of £358,783. This selective procurement method, executed through a framework agreement, was completed as of 12 March 2019, with the contract period running from 18 March 2019 to 2 August 2020. The furniture is to be delivered to a site located at Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, CO4 3SQ, England, and the tender period ended on 1 March 2019.

This tender creates significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in office and residential furniture. Companies that can supply high-quality furniture with the capability of timely installation would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. The University of Essex's ongoing demand for residential furniture suggests that businesses in the procurement of educational and residential furnishings could benefit from market opportunities that arise from such framework agreements.

## Notice

This was a direct award for Bertrand Russell tower furniture under the Furniture Supply and Installation Framework Agreement FFE2005NE, LOT 5 Residential Furniture.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d9658fa-8137-4f75-908e-2f53b97ef20d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2019 - 2 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £358,783 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £358,783 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRESHAM OFFICE FURNITURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 39100000 - Furniture

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2019 at 14:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d9658fa-8137-4f75-908e-2f53b97ef20d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d9658fa-8137-4f75-908e-2f53b97ef20d
  10th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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