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title: "Furniture"
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# Furniture

Buyer: NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0354bd

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## Summary

The North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC) has awarded a contract for a Furniture Framework Agreement, with three lots covering different furniture categories: Office, Learning, and Communal Spaces (Great Britain and Northern Ireland), and Residential Furniture (Northern Ireland). The agreement commenced on 1st May 2023 and will run until 30th April 2027, allowing various public sector bodies to access the agreement. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract was signed on 25th April 2023. Businesses involved in supplying furniture for office, learning, and communal spaces would find opportunities to grow their business through this tender.

The framework agreement led by NWUPC aims to enhance value through responsible procurement practices for its members, including higher education institutions and public sector organizations. The agreement covers categories such as desking, tables, seating, and storage in different regions. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and suppliers like Bates Office Supplies, EFG European Furniture Group, and others have been awarded contracts. This framework agreement offers growth opportunities for businesses focusing on office and residential furniture services within specified regions, with a focus on quality and competitiveness in the procurement process.

## Notice

NWUPC is establishing a multi-provider Framework Agreement for Furniture FFE3158NW as a successor to the current Furniture Framework Agreement FFE 3103NW on behalf of members of NWUPC and CPC: https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/ The Framework Agreement is divided into three (3) lots as follows: Lot 1 - Office, Learning and Communal Spaces (Great Britain) Lot 2 - Office, Learning and Communal Spaces (Northern Ireland) Lot 3 - Residential Furniture (Northern Ireland) This Framework Agreement will commence on 1st May 2023 for an initial period of twenty-four (24) months until 30th April 2025 with the option to extend the Agreement for two periods of twelve (12) months until 30th April 2027 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Office, Learning and Communal Spaces (Great Britain)

The supply, delivery and installation of the following mandatory categories of product: Desking, tables, seating, breakout furniture, storage, screening and space division, booths, DDA compliant furniture, furniture that supports integrated power and data solutions; and the following mandatory services: site surveys, space planning, electronic product visuals, schematics, ergonomic support services, end of useful life services for the recycling and/or repurposing of furniture. There are additional non-mandatory products and services within the scope of this lot which are detailed in the ITT.

Renewal: This Framework Agreement will commence on 1st May 2023 for an initial period of twenty-four (24) months until 30th April 2025 with the option to extend the Agreement for two periods of twelve (12) months until 30th April 2027 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance.

Lot 2- Office, Learning and Communal Spaces (Northern Ireland)

The supply, delivery and installation of the following mandatory categories of product: Desking, tables, seating, breakout furniture, storage, screening and space division, booths, DDA compliant furniture, furniture that supports integrated power and data solutions; and the following mandatory services: site surveys, space planning, electronic product visuals, schematics, ergonomic support services. There are additional non-mandatory products and services within the scope of this lot which are detailed in the ITT.

Renewal: This Framework Agreement will commence on 1st May 2023 for an initial period of twenty-four (24) months until 30th April 2025 with the option to extend the Agreement for two periods of twelve (12) months until 30th April 2027 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance.

Lot 3- Residential Furniture (Northern Ireland)

The supply, delivery and installation of the following mandatory categories of product: Beds, Mattresses, Bedroom Storage, Study Furniture, Kitchen and Bathroom Storage, Soft Seating and Kitchen and Dining Furniture; and the following mandatory services: Site Surveys, Space Planning, electronic product visuals, schematics, Ergonomic support services. There are additional non-mandatory products and services within the scope of this lot which are detailed in the ITT.

Renewal: This Framework Agreement will commence on 1st May 2023 for an initial period of twenty-four (24) months until 30th April 2025 with the option to extend the Agreement for two periods of twelve (12) months until 30th April 2027 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014059-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | 2 Dec 2022 |
| Award date | 24 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M5 4WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Ordsall |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 12 |
| Supplier names | ALPHA MARKETING; BATES OFFICE SUPPLIES; BOF; EFG EUROPEAN FURNITURE GROUP; ELITE OFFICE FURNITURE; GRESHAM OFFICE FURNITURE; JOSEPH FLANIGAN & SON; MOFFETT AND SONS LIMITED TA BALMORAL FURNITURE; SENATOR INTERNATIONAL; SHOWCASE INTERIORS; SOUTHERNS BROADSTOCK; WAGSTAFF INTERIORS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 39100000 - Furniture
- 39110000 - Seats, chairs and related products, and associated parts
- 39120000 - Tables, cupboards, desk and bookcases
- 39130000 - Office furniture
- 39140000 - Domestic furniture
- 39150000 - Miscellaneous furniture and equipment
- 50850000 - Repair and maintenance services of furniture
- 79934000 - Furniture design services

## Release History

- 17 May 2023 at 12:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014059-2023
- 13 Dec 2022 at 18:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035292-2022
- 22 Jul 2022 at 10:11 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019989-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://online.hscni.net
- http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/index/getadvice.htm
- http://www.nationalparks.uk
- http://www.oscr.org.uk
- http://www.police.uk/?view=force_sites
- http://www.scotland.police.uk
- https://nwupc.ac.uk/
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=57893&B=NWUPC
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/91080
- https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/articles/list-public-bodies-which-ni-public-procurement-policy-applies
- https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/charity-commission
- https://www.hospiceuk.org/about-hospice-care/find-a-hospice
- https://www.local.gov.uk
- https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/Fire-and-Rescue-Services
- https://www.nhs.uk/servicedirectories/pages/nhstrustlisting.aspx
- https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/government-departments-in-northern-ireland
- https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/housing-associations
- https://www.northernireland.gov.uk/topics/your-executive/government-departments
- https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members
- https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/nationalaccounts/uksectoraccounts/datasets/publicsectorclassificationguide
- https://www.police-information.co.uk/index.html
- https://www.psni.police.uk
- https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/

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