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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA"
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# University Furniture

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ec8ff1ae-7dd8-4817-b3ce-07720adbb696

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## Summary

The University of East Anglia has completed the procurement process for their "University Furniture" project, classified under the furniture industry category (CPV 39100000). This selective procurement, conducted through a call-off from the ESPO Framework 282_22, sought to appoint a supplier for phased refits and the ten-year refresh lifecycle of teaching spaces. The process concluded with the award announcement on 15 November 2024, and the award notice was published on 28 November 2024. The contract, valued up to £1,300,000 inclusive of VAT, began on 27 November 2024 and is expected to run till 26 November 2028. Key procurement phases included specific deadlines such as the tender period ending on 30 October 2024. The procurement ensures onsite support for the university's Space Team within the Estates Division, located on the Norwich Research Park, East of England.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers specialising in furnishing and design services in the educational sector. SMEs are well-suited to compete due to the specified suitability for such enterprises. The contract offers lucrative potential as it encompasses phased refurbishments and matches the ongoing needs for furniture procurement, considering both new acquisitions and reusable stock. The selected supplier, Showcase PSR Portsdown, highlighted as an SME from Essex, exemplifies the type of adaptable and supportive partners ideal for such projects. This contract's structure accommodates extensions, thus presenting a sustained opportunity for businesses to build long-term relationships and secure repeat work based on performance and evolving needs over the potential four-year term.

## Notice

Closed List, inviting all suppliers from ESPO Framework 282_22 - Lot 1 - Office Furniture - National Framework (FTS award notice reference: 2021/S 000-031376). The University of East Anglia needs to appointment a furniture supplier, who's able to provide onsite support, with a design element, to assist with phased refits and our 10-year lifecycle of the refresh of teaching spaces across campus. The successful supplier will work with and support the University Space Team, which sits within the Estates division. The UEA Space Team will utilise any usable, matching furniture from holding stock where possible first, before purchasing new from the successful supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dfb7e2c-0a89-4e19-b3d7-17a07f7d52b9 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 27 Nov 2024 - 26 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £167,500 |
| 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 EAST ANGLIA |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 7TJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHOWCASE PSR PORTSDOWN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 39100000 - Furniture

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2024 at 12:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dfb7e2c-0a89-4e19-b3d7-17a07f7d52b9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dfb7e2c-0a89-4e19-b3d7-17a07f7d52b9
  28th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uea.ac.uk

## Provenance

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