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title: "Level 2 Furniture RFQ"
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# Level 2 Furniture RFQ

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b0b8135b-b0b0-45f6-961f-81c148ee9528

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## Summary

The UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX is conducting a completed procurement process for the supply of furniture, titled "Level 2 Furniture RFQ," under the goods category (CPV code: 39100000). The tender was initiated with a limited procurement method, offering competitive quotations below the threshold. The tender period ended on 20th September 2019, with the contract period commencing on 25th October 2019 and concluding on 24th April 2020. The estimated contract value was £24,355.15, with delivery to Colchester, England.

This procurement provides a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the furniture manufacturing and supply industry, to engage with a reputable academic institution. Companies with experience in delivering quality furniture solutions or those able to provide competitive quotations stand to benefit. As the contract was awarded to Showcase Interiors, other businesses can learn from this process for future opportunities to collaborate with the UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX and similar organisations in the education sector.

## Notice

Supply of furniture.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fedec18-82fb-4fad-aada-0966513393d7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 24 Oct 2019 - 24 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,355 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,355 |
| 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 | SHOWCASE INTERIORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 39100000 - Furniture

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2019 at 08:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fedec18-82fb-4fad-aada-0966513393d7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fedec18-82fb-4fad-aada-0966513393d7
  23rd September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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