--- title: "CBC-1488-T-CB Biggleswade Library Refurbishment Supply and Installation FFE Fit Out" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f573ccab-22f2-4ead-b988-997c823a627e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f573ccab-22f2-4ead-b988-997c823a627e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f573ccab-22f2-4ead-b988-997c823a627e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f573ccab-22f2-4ead-b988-997c823a627e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2023-01-30" --- # CBC-1488-T-CB Biggleswade Library Refurbishment Supply and Installation FFE Fit Out Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f573ccab-22f2-4ead-b988-997c823a627e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f573ccab-22f2-4ead-b988-997c823a627e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f573ccab-22f2-4ead-b988-997c823a627e.json) ## Summary The Central Bedfordshire Council has initiated a tender process for the supply and installation of new furniture and shelving required for the refurbishment of the Biggleswade Library, which is planned to be completed around late May 2023. The procurement method selected is an Open procedure (below threshold), with a tender submission deadline set for 12:00 noon on Monday 27th February 2023. The contract period is scheduled to start on 20th March 2023 and end on 1st July 2024. The procurement is categorised under library furniture services, with the procurement stage currently in the tender phase. This tender opportunity provides a chance for businesses specializing in supplying and installing furniture to showcase their expertise. Companies adept at refurbishing library spaces, such as furniture manufacturers and interior design firms, would find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. The opportunity is particularly lucrative for businesses looking to expand their portfolio within the public service sector. Interested parties are encouraged to express their interest via the Central Bedfordshire Council's electronic tendering system to access the relevant documents and participate in the tendering process. ## Notice Supplying and installation of new furniture and shelving for all areas of our new refurbished Biggleswade Library, which will also include additional CBC services; including a Registrars and a Children's Centre, and potentially a Customer Services' Point (TBC). The Biggleswade Library Refurbishment is projected to be complete (build/practical completion) around late May 2023, with the FFE commencing from this point forward, which we have allocated no more than a 3-4 week period but preferably no more than 3 weeks - full timescales are detailed within the tender specification. Return of Tender - Completed Tenders and attachments should be submitted electronically, by the due date via our "In-Tend" electronic tendering system. Tenders must be uploaded via the "My Return" section of the system. Tenders submitted through the correspondence facility will not be considered. Your Tender must be submitted via the In-Tend system by no later than 12:00 noon on Monday 27th February 2023. Tenders received after that time will be excluded. Help and Support - The Council will provide as much support and information as it can in order to help guide you through the Tender process. Questions asked together with the Council's response will be made available to all tenderers to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. If there is anything you are not sure of or need clarification on, please contact us using the Correspondence facility on the In-tend portal. Last date for receiving questions on In-Tend system is on Friday 17th February 2023 Additional information: To express an interest, please log in or register on our electronic tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire in order to view the necessary tendering documents and respond accordingly. Please note that once you have registered on In-tend a separate action (expressing an Interest) is required to access the documents, you must click on the actual Tender you wish to access. We accept no liability if you have not expressed an interest in the tender. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/706d52bf-19c6-41cd-956e-52d9afbfcc0e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Jan 2023 | | Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Mar 2023 - 1 Jul 2024 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | SHEFFORD | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG17 5TQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire | | Local authority | Central Bedfordshire | | Electoral ward | Shefford | | Westminster constituency | Hitchin | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 39155000 - Library furniture ## Release History - 30 Jan 2023 at 13:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/706d52bf-19c6-41cd-956e-52d9afbfcc0e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/706d52bf-19c6-41cd-956e-52d9afbfcc0e 30th January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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