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title: "Design and Fit Out of Birtley and Blaydon Libraries"
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# Design and Fit Out of Birtley and Blaydon Libraries

Buyer: GATESHEAD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7dbf9cc1-08cc-4a9c-be6b-c49a1fe40a2f

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## Summary

The Gateshead Council is running a procurement process for the "Design and Fit Out of Birtley and Blaydon Libraries" project in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender, with ID DN704544, falls under the industry category of Library furniture and involves both the design and installation of furniture and fittings for the libraries. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the contract period runs from May 20, 2024, to February 28, 2025. The tender submission deadline is May 9, 2024.

This procurement opportunity by Gateshead Council for library furniture design and installation offers growth opportunities for businesses in the interior design and furniture industries. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in this tender. The contract valued at 260,000 GBP was awarded to Opening The Book Furniture, starting from June 3, 2024, and running until March 31, 2025.

## Notice

Gateshead Council (the Council) is seeking a contract for the design, and supply and installation of furniture and fittings Blaydon and Birtley Libraries.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f63e4eed-ccf3-46ea-8bb8-8fcd5258867f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | 12 Jan 2024 |
| Award date | 2 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Jun 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £260,000 |
| 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 | GATESHEAD COUNCIL |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OPENING THE BOOK FURNITURE |

## 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

- 39155000 - Library furniture
- 79932000 - Interior design services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2024 at 08:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f63e4eed-ccf3-46ea-8bb8-8fcd5258867f
- 9 Apr 2024 at 12:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25d5cfdb-32d5-4ad1-a29c-0590dad8935e
- 26 Mar 2024 at 13:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25d5cfdb-32d5-4ad1-a29c-0590dad8935e
- 21 Dec 2023 at 20:46 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74d44707-3c8a-43eb-8f13-b703c12be7ac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f63e4eed-ccf3-46ea-8bb8-8fcd5258867f
  4th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25d5cfdb-32d5-4ad1-a29c-0590dad8935e
  9th April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74d44707-3c8a-43eb-8f13-b703c12be7ac
  21st December 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b7fdf275-2c9f-ee11-8127-005056b64545&fromRfxSummary=True&rfxId=7561f307-3fa0-ee11-8127-005056b64545
  Link to market engagement documentation

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