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title: "T1143 - Furniture Lot 5 Ergonomic"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX"
published: "2025-09-16"
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# T1143 - Furniture Lot 5 Ergonomic

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d2722ff9-4d4b-4a30-85a5-d76e08fe5fff

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## Summary

The University of Essex, in collaboration with Dukefield Procurement, has completed a procurement process for the provision of ergonomic furniture under Lot 5, as part of a new framework agreement established on 17th March 2025. This initiative, relevant to the "Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products" category, aimed at serving all three campuses of the university located in Essex, United Kingdom, and beyond. The tender process followed a selective procurement method in which a mini competition was conducted, concluding with the award announced on 16th September 2025 to Barry Bennett Limited. The contract, valued at £200,000, commenced on 1st September 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 31st August 2030.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in ergonomic furniture, especially those capable of sourcing from diverse manufacturers. This call-off arrangement without exclusivity empowers the University to standardise core furniture lists while fostering sustainability and safety. Businesses with robust supply chains and a commitment to environmental best practices stand to benefit. Furthermore, this contract, associated with a broad delivery scope extending from the United Kingdom to international locations, suggests potential growth for suppliers looking to expand their market reach through academic institution partnerships. Despite its completion, this award reflects the university's commitment to adaptability, potentially allowing strategic future collaborations.

## Notice

The University of Essex is working in partnership with Dukefield Procurement and has recently established a new Furniture Framework that went live on the 17th March 2025. The University now wishes to conduct a mini competition for Lot 5 Ergonomic Furniture to serve all three campuses for University of Essex. This Mini competition will result in a sole supplier being appointed to deliver this service. Please note there is no exclusivity arrangement and the University reserves the right to use alternative suppliers if required. The University's furniture portfolio currently consists of multiple manufacturer furniture brands across all three campuses. The successful supplier of this call off will need to have the ability to source furniture from a wide range of different furniture manufacturers. The aim is to continue to standardise the core list for ergonomic furniture throughout the life of the contract. Standardisation will support the University's aims to reduce its environmental impact and ensure health, safety and welfare for staff and students.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98f094e5-73f7-48b9-8f4b-503d5fbddf27 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 | BARRY BENNETT |

## 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

- 16 Sep 2025 at 08:50 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98f094e5-73f7-48b9-8f4b-503d5fbddf27
- 16 Sep 2025 at 08:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98f094e5-73f7-48b9-8f4b-503d5fbddf27

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98f094e5-73f7-48b9-8f4b-503d5fbddf27
  16th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login?cid=UNIESSEX
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