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title: "Cole Museum Cabinets - AWARD"
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# Cole Museum Cabinets - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF READING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7aeab544-cf94-413a-8a72-636a9a736acb

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## Summary

The University of Reading has completed a public procurement process for the design, supply, and installation of display cabinets for the Cole Museum. This project, classified under joinery work (CPV code: 45421000), had a total contract value of £200,000, with a minimum value of £150,000. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 18 January 2019, whereas the contract commenced on 1 March 2019 and will conclude on 31 October 2019. The project's delivery is targeted to the South East region of the United Kingdom, specifically to Reading, RG6 6AB.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses in the joinery and carpentry sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in manufacturing and installing furniture, display cases, and cabinetry could find this a suitable project to participate in. As the contracting authority, the University of Reading encourages competitive bids, which may not only lead to this specific contract but also potential collaborative opportunities in future projects within the educational and cultural sectors.

## Notice

Design supply and installation of display cabinets for the Cole Museum, University of Reading

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/450a14a0-c883-471a-abe0-bbf8e7683166 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2019 - 31 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| 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 READING |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG6 6AB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Wokingham |
| Electoral ward | Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates |
| Westminster constituency | Earley and Woodley |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONSERVATION BY DESIGN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 39100000 - Furniture
- 39141300 - Cabinets
- 39171000 - Display cases
- 45420000 - Joinery and carpentry installation work
- 45421000 - Joinery work

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2019 at 11:49 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/450a14a0-c883-471a-abe0-bbf8e7683166
- 21 Feb 2019 at 12:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/450a14a0-c883-471a-abe0-bbf8e7683166

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/450a14a0-c883-471a-abe0-bbf8e7683166
  6th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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