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title: "CS0003 - Colchester & Harwich Library Refurbishments"
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# CS0003 - Colchester & Harwich Library Refurbishments

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f6b82e0e-c3fc-4fe0-a7dd-a44ef6ee716c

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## Summary

Essex County Council has completed its tender process for the refurbishment of Colchester and Harwich Libraries, under the title "CS0003 - Colchester & Harwich Library Refurbishments". The procurement pertained to the overhaul and refurbishment work, specifically for furniture goods, categorized under CPV code 45453000. Located in England, this contract follows an open procurement method, with the award notice published on 28 August 2024. The contract, valued at £129,182, commences on 12 September 2024 and concludes on 11 July 2025, with the completion of the tender period occurring on 10 July 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in furniture supplies and refurbishment work, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, as indicated by the suitability criteria. The contract, awarded to The Design Concept, a large-scale supplier based in Lanarkshire, demonstrates the potential for diverse business growth through public procurement. Businesses in the refurbishment goods industry seeking to expand their portfolio could benefit significantly by targeting similar opportunities offered by public sector organisations like Essex County Council.

## Notice

Furniture goods for Colchester and Harwich Library Refurbishments

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d3ec34b-1b3d-430b-b155-1a341a76cf88 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 11 Sep 2024 - 11 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £129,182 |
| 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE DESIGN CONCEPT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45453000 - Overhaul and refurbishment work
- 45453100 - Refurbishment work

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2024 at 14:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d3ec34b-1b3d-430b-b155-1a341a76cf88

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d3ec34b-1b3d-430b-b155-1a341a76cf88
  28th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.essex.gov.uk/

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