--- title: "Soft market testing event for the provision of furniture and related services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cfcd2967-c08c-4479-8edf-0ba6d92fd809" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cfcd2967-c08c-4479-8edf-0ba6d92fd809" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cfcd2967-c08c-4479-8edf-0ba6d92fd809.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cfcd2967-c08c-4479-8edf-0ba6d92fd809.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX" published: "2018-12-20" --- # Soft market testing event for the provision of furniture and related services Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cfcd2967-c08c-4479-8edf-0ba6d92fd809 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cfcd2967-c08c-4479-8edf-0ba6d92fd809) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cfcd2967-c08c-4479-8edf-0ba6d92fd809.json) ## Summary The University of Essex is planning a tender opportunity for the provision of various types of furniture and related services, including office, laboratory, and outdoor furniture. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the supplier day scheduled for 6 February 2019 at the University’s Colchester campus. Interested suppliers must register by 30 January 2019 to confirm their attendance, as numbers will be limited. This tender is initiated under a restrictive procedure and is supported by a budget of £1,000,000 allocated for the 2017/2018 financial year. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the furniture supply sector, particularly those specialising in office, laboratory, and outdoor furniture solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the University seeks industry expertise to refine its sourcing strategy. Engaging in this tender allows businesses to position themselves as potential suppliers and establish a foothold in public sector contracts, potentially leading to further growth and collaboration opportunities in the future. ## Notice The University of Essex will be commencing a tender opportunity for the supply of different types of furniture including but not limited to office, breakout, laboratory, outdoor, reception, cafe / Bistro, auditorium seating and Integrated Secure ICT desking furniture. Ahead of this tender exercise the University of Essex would like to engage with potential suppliers to discuss the proposed sourcing strategy and help refine our requirements by way of a supplier day on Wednesday the 6th February 2019. We want to engage with the industry experts so that we can ensure this requirement is well placed when we go out to market and able to be delivered by the market. Please note the draft specification will made available to interested suppliers. Areas of Focus - The University's furniture strategy - Discuss areas of the draft specification - Discuss different pricing models The supplier day will take place on Wednesday the 6th February 2019 at the University of Essex Colchester campus, please confirm your attendance by registering an interest via our E-sourcing portal, Proactis (https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login). All requests to attend must be received by 17:00 on Wednesday the 30th January 2019. Due to the location of the Supplier Day numbers will be limited; therefore we request that attendance is restricted to a maximum of two key members of your organisation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/253dce18-dd85-4472-91cf-45e86746cdce | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Dec 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Jan 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | 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 | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 39110000 - Seats, chairs and related products, and associated parts - 39120000 - Tables, cupboards, desk and bookcases - 39130000 - Office furniture - 39150000 - Miscellaneous furniture and equipment - 39180000 - Laboratory furniture ## Release History - 20 Dec 2018 at 13:04 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/253dce18-dd85-4472-91cf-45e86746cdce - 20 Dec 2018 at 12:30 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/253dce18-dd85-4472-91cf-45e86746cdce - 20 Dec 2018 at 12:24 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/253dce18-dd85-4472-91cf-45e86746cdce ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/253dce18-dd85-4472-91cf-45e86746cdce 20th December 2018 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login Proactis Link ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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