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title: "DoF - Supply Fitting and Cleaning of Curtains and Blinds to the NICS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029f99"
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# DoF - Supply Fitting and Cleaning of Curtains and Blinds to the NICS

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029f99

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "DoF - Supply Fitting and Cleaning of Curtains and Blinds to the NICS," is being conducted by the Department of Finance located in Belfast, UK. This tender falls under the goods category, specifically focused on the supply and fitting of curtains and blinds, as well as cleaning existing blinds for the Northern Ireland Civil Service and broader public sector. The framework agreement is expected to commence on 1st May 2021 and will run for four years until 30th April 2025. The procurement methods employed include an open procedure, with the contract value being £597,136, signed on 24th March 2021.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in interior furnishings, particularly those involved in the supply and installation of curtains and blinds. Companies that can demonstrate competitive pricing and quality service delivery would be well-positioned to compete in this procurement process. Given that only three bids were received, there is potential for growth for businesses that can meet the requirements outlined in the tender documentation, especially local SMEs aiming to leverage procurement contracts within public sector frameworks.

## Notice

The Framework is for the supply and fitting of window blinds and curtains for office accommodation and the cleaning of existing blinds for use across the Northern Ireland Civil Service and the wider public sector. It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will commence 1 May 2021 for 4 years until 30 April 2025. Following award of the Framework Agreement, a Direct Award will be made to the Most Economically Advantageous Tender in relation to PSD.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Framework is for the supply and fitting of window blinds and curtains for office accommodation and the cleaning of existing blinds for use across the Northern Ireland Civil Service and the wider public sector. It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will commence 1 May 2021 for 4 years until 30 April 2025. Following award of the Framework Agreement, a Direct Award will be made to the Most Economically Advantageous Tender in relation to PSD. Additional information: There is no guarantee of volumes and those given are estimates only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006183-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £597,136 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE |
| Additional buyers | DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES NI; DEPARTMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE NI; DEPARTMENT FOR THE ECONOMY NI; DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS NI; DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION NI; DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH NI; NI COUNCIL FOR INTEGRATED EDUCATION; NORTHERN IRELAND HOUSING EXECUTIVE; NORTHERN IRELAND OFFICE; THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE; ULSTER UNIVERSITY; UTILITY REGULATOR NORTHERN IRELAND |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT3 9ED |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Windsor |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | APEX BLINDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 39515000 - Curtains, drapes, valances and textile blinds
- 39515400 - Blinds
- 39515410 - Interior blinds
- 39515430 - Venetian blinds
- 39515440 - Vertical blinds
- 45421143 - Installation work of blinds
- 45421145 - Installation work of roller blinds

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2021 at 10:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006183-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:581458-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML

## Provenance

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