--- title: "Furniture for Innovation Hub for the I-Construct Project" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9118d91c-3e6f-4d93-b19e-36fd15e7b0ee" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9118d91c-3e6f-4d93-b19e-36fd15e7b0ee" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9118d91c-3e6f-4d93-b19e-36fd15e7b0ee.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9118d91c-3e6f-4d93-b19e-36fd15e7b0ee.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-07-08" --- # Furniture for Innovation Hub for the I-Construct Project Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9118d91c-3e6f-4d93-b19e-36fd15e7b0ee [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9118d91c-3e6f-4d93-b19e-36fd15e7b0ee) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9118d91c-3e6f-4d93-b19e-36fd15e7b0ee.json) ## Summary The Essex County Council is seeking tenders for the provision of furniture to support the I-Construct Innovation Hub project, located in Braintree, Essex. This contract, titled "Furniture for Innovation Hub for the I-Construct Project," falls under the industry category of furniture and furnishings, with a total value of £70,000. The tender is currently active and requires bidders to submit their proposals by 3rd August 2021, with the contract period commencing on 5th August 2021 and lasting until 8th October 2021. The procurement is conducted via a Request for Quote method. This opportunity presents a substantial prospect for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the furniture and interiors sector, particularly those able to deliver innovative and sustainable products that align with the contemporary design of the building. Businesses that specialise in office furniture and furnishings, have experience in providing solutions tailored for innovation hubs or collaboration spaces, and can meet the required standards of the project are well-positioned to compete successfully in this tender process. The I-Construct project not only focuses on fulfilling immediate procurement needs but also aims to bolster the local supply chain, ultimately fostering growth and innovation within the construction and built environment sectors. ## Notice The I-Construct project helps small and medium businesses (SMEs) in the construction and built environment sector embrace innovation and access new business opportunities. It currently offers three types of support - grant funding, mentoring and access to a supply chain development network - with the intention of supporting SMEs involved in construction and its supply chain to innovate and grow. The I-Construct network will bring the construction industry together and help SMEs join local supply chains, access new business opportunities, find other industry professionals and identify potential partners. From November 2021, network members will also benefit from the new I-Construct Innovation Hub, which is opening in Braintree, Essex and is owned by Braintree District Council. The space will be used for networking events, product launches and talks by experts on relevant topics for the I-Construct project as well as being used as a conference and meetings centre, run by Braintree District Council. The building is being built at present to BREEAM Excellent standards and has been designed to be a contemporary and sustainable construction hub. The furniture is expected to complement and enhance the building in line with the interior design that was recently completed. I-Construct is led by the Haven Gateway Partnership with support from its delivery partners: Braintree District Council, BRE (Building Research Establishment), Colchester Institute, and Daedalus Environmental. It is part-funded through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and HM Government until the end of 2022. Match-funding is also being provided by Braintree District Council for the I-Construct Innovation Hub and BRE to link the project to their national initiatives. We require proposals for the provision of furniture for the Innovation Hub. The furniture should complement the interior design proposals as well as the architecture of the building. Additional information: Bidders are required to complete and return the bidding documents by e-mail to Lisa Brazier, lisa.brazier@haven-gateway.org ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0262de0f-51e0-43bc-8fe3-d28b617cccbe | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Request for Quote | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Aug 2021 - 8 Oct 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £70,000 | | 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | BRAINTREE | | Post town | Chelmsford | | Postcode | CM7 2YN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway | | Local authority | Braintree | | Electoral ward | Bocking South | | Westminster constituency | Braintree | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ## Release History - 8 Jul 2021 at 09:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0262de0f-51e0-43bc-8fe3-d28b617cccbe ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0262de0f-51e0-43bc-8fe3-d28b617cccbe 8th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/209c9ee3-479f-42e4-bb1a-a3085f186ffd - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ce35e41b-164e-41a0-abc8-8a4364b4fbd8 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/79deadbc-53a4-4a87-8f0e-9408cb7a807d - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ead8187b-550a-434d-bed2-bf2173915972 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/926cb10c-2c49-4e76-8a92-fe1132dbd5c9 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c76eef83-dc8a-4424-b039-bcb3d69e9aff - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/65920e5b-b013-4c15-b8d0-643e0659f6ad - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/309b802c-63e4-4a50-9f50-dd2fda028880 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b5c0ea91-ce9d-45f4-a95f-3e014a985e61 ## Notice URLs - https://www.haven-gateway.org/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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