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title: "Tender for Furniture for staff accommodation enhancements for the ERI"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
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# Tender for Furniture for staff accommodation enhancements for the ERI

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d5dfd6e4-55e4-49b1-a8ee-b8246da8370e

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has completed a procurement process titled "Tender for Furniture for staff accommodation enhancements for the ERI." This contract falls within the office furniture industry category and is located in Birmingham, West Midlands, England. The procurement method used was selective, based on a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 31 July 2018, with the contract period running from 20 August 2018 to 20 October 2018. The awarded contract value was £14,518.88.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in office furniture, particularly those who can meet the needs of educational institutions. Suppliers that offer innovative and space-efficient furniture solutions would benefit the most from this opportunity, as the university aimed to address overcrowding issues and enhance working conditions in their facilities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this a viable chance to grow as they often excel in providing tailored services and products that meet specific requirements.

## Notice

The University required to refurbish the ERI (European Research Institute) and the Elms Road Computer Centre (ERCC) which will deliver 38 workspaces in total and solve a number of overcrowding issues within the ERCC. Therefore the university required a number of furniture to accommodate the staff.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ee34642-33ec-4e8c-a0b3-08e2b9ba6e57 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 19 Aug 2018 - 20 Oct 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,269 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,518 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRESHAM OFFICE FURNITURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 39130000 - Office furniture

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2018 at 14:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ee34642-33ec-4e8c-a0b3-08e2b9ba6e57

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ee34642-33ec-4e8c-a0b3-08e2b9ba6e57
  22nd August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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