--- title: "T987 - Furniture and Related Services Framework 2024" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a6518534-6ed7-4882-9220-6abb1802f4b8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a6518534-6ed7-4882-9220-6abb1802f4b8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a6518534-6ed7-4882-9220-6abb1802f4b8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a6518534-6ed7-4882-9220-6abb1802f4b8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX" published: "2024-05-23" --- # T987 - Furniture and Related Services Framework 2024 Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a6518534-6ed7-4882-9220-6abb1802f4b8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a6518534-6ed7-4882-9220-6abb1802f4b8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a6518534-6ed7-4882-9220-6abb1802f4b8.json) ## Summary The University of Essex has initiated a tender opportunity under the title "T987 - Furniture and Related Services Framework 2024", aiming to establish a framework for the supply of various types of furniture and associated services. The framework will cover furniture for different purposes such as offices, breakout areas, laboratories, outdoor spaces, receptions, cafes, and integrated secure ICT desking. The procurement method is selective, following a Restricted procedure above the threshold, with a tender period ending on 24th June 2024. The contract period is set to begin on 23rd September 2024 and end on 22nd September 2028. This procurement falls under the industry category of Furniture and related services, with a total contract value of £8,000,000 in GBP. The buying organisation is the University of Essex located in Colchester, United Kingdom. This tender by the University of Essex presents an opportunity for businesses interested in supplying furniture and related services to the education sector. Companies capable of providing a wide range of furniture types and associated services like design-led projects and ergonomic furniture are well-suited to compete. As the framework includes multiple lots with different procurement processes, both single and multiple suppliers have a chance to engage in this tender. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, aligning with the suitability criteria set in the procurement documentation. ## Notice The University of Essex is conducting a tender opportunity for the creation of a framework for the supply of different types of furniture and associated services including but not limited to office, breakout, laboratory, outdoor, reception, cafe and integrated secure ICT desking furniture. This framework will consist of the following; Lot 1- Core List for Office Furniture: Single Supplier, direct award Lot 2 - Design led Furniture Projects: Multiple Suppliers, mini competition Lot 3 - Specialist Ergonomic Furniture: Single Supplier, direct award. Please note this framework will also be open for use by the University of Suffolk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb7087f0-d780-4f32-a630-7bb5bf9ef351 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 May 2024 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Sep 2024 - 22 Sep 2028 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 39100000 - Furniture - 39130000 - Office furniture - 39150000 - Miscellaneous furniture and equipment - 39151000 - Miscellaneous furniture - 39151300 - Modular furniture - 39153000 - Conference-room furniture - 39155000 - Library furniture - 39156000 - Lounge and reception-area furniture - 39180000 - Laboratory furniture - 50850000 - Repair and maintenance services of furniture - 79934000 - Furniture design services ## Release History - 23 May 2024 at 09:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb7087f0-d780-4f32-a630-7bb5bf9ef351 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb7087f0-d780-4f32-a630-7bb5bf9ef351 23rd May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login?cid=UNIESSEX For further details and to register your interest please go to ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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