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title: "Library Reading Room Furniture"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b57a73fe-e434-4c33-bc62-cbf21dcebe14"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX"
published: "2017-08-21"
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# Library Reading Room Furniture

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b57a73fe-e434-4c33-bc62-cbf21dcebe14

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by the University of Essex, which is seeking suppliers for the project titled "Library Reading Room Furniture". The project falls under the furniture industry category and is located in Colchester, England. As of 21 August 2017, the contract has been awarded, completing the tender stage which concluded on 7 July 2017. The contract, valued at £93,513, has a duration starting from 10 July 2017 and ending on 10 January 2018, delivered to the library reading room situated at Wivenhoe Park.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialised in furniture supply and fittings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract, given that it's tailored to meet specific requirements of the University of Essex. Companies capable of delivering quality furniture and customised solutions for educational institutions can leverage this opportunity to enhance their portfolios and potentially secure further contracts within the public sector.

## Notice

Request for Quotation - furniture for the library reading room. This project is to fulfil the university of essex furniture requirements for the Albert Sloman Library Reading Room.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01f1abf2-9aec-4eff-ad13-4bd2bb3ba26f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 11 Jul 2017 - 12 Jan 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £93,513 |
| 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 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## 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

- 21 Aug 2017 at 09:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01f1abf2-9aec-4eff-ad13-4bd2bb3ba26f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01f1abf2-9aec-4eff-ad13-4bd2bb3ba26f
  21st August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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