--- title: "Provision of Office Furniture for Reading Borough Council and Reading Library - ESPO FW282_22" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04557f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04557f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04557f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04557f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "READING BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-04-26" --- # Provision of Office Furniture for Reading Borough Council and Reading Library - ESPO FW282_22 Buyer: READING BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04557f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04557f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04557f.json) ## Summary The Reading Borough Council has issued a tender for the provision of office furniture, to be used in their new Customer Service area, back office, and flagship Library. The total budget for the project is £1.2 million, with the contract period starting on June 21, 2024, and ending on June 20, 2026. Suppliers have until May 16, 2024, to express interest, and the tender period closes on May 24, 2024. The main focus is on interior design services, furniture plan, and furniture provision, following the ESPO Framework FW282_22. This tender presents an opportunity for suppliers to provide furniture fitout designs, space planning services, and innovative furniture solutions to Reading Borough Council. Businesses specializing in interior design, furniture manufacturing, and installation services would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The procurement process has entered the tender stage, accepting written submissions until the deadline. The Council aims to appoint a supplier who can provide high-quality furniture solutions within the specified budget and project requirements, enhancing the aesthetic and functionality of the designated spaces. ## Notice Reading Borough Council (the "Customer") is inviting you to submit a response to a further competition in respect of the procurement opportunity referenced above. The Customer is utilising the ESPO Framework FW282_22 to appoint a Supplier to provide interior design services, a furniture plan and ultimately the provision of furniture for Reading Borough Council's new Customer Service, back office and it's new flagship Library. Suppliers that would like to take part in this process are invited to Express Interest upon which they will be given access to the full documentation delivered through this portal. Documents can be accessed from the My Tenders area of this website by selecting the View Details button for the project.Expressions of interest will only be accepted until 16.05.2024 23:59.Any questions relating to this opportunity should be made via the correspondence link on this portal. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Reading Borough Council (the "Customer") is inviting you to submit a response to a further competition in respect of the procurement opportunity referenced above. The Customer is utilising the ESPO Framework FW282_22 to appoint a Supplier to provide interior design services, a furniture plan and ultimately the provision of furniture for Reading Borough Council's new Customer Service, back office and it's new flagship Library. This project is split into two phases, and the second phase will be taking place in early 2025. Suppliers are to note that they are submitting a response for both phases of the project. (Listed below are the timelines of the phased project). The supplier also must note that all services are included in their submission bid (i.e. not at an additional separate cost), which includes CAD drawings, design layouts (furniture) and install build in the furniture. This should include space planning services as well as producing drawings for the customer which includes innovations (such as biophilic designed furniture/designs) and solutions to furniture issues. The supplier must also note as part of their submission if they can demonstrate evidence for a variety of different material options, e.g easy to clean materials, faux leather, replacement seat pads, acoustic smart furniture, etc with manufacturers guarantees. Evidence of access to different manufacturers. The successful contractor will provide furniture fitout designs ensuring measurements fit into the proposed design. They must also deliver, assemble, and fit the furniture and must specify mechanical and electrical requirements. This would be at no additional cost to the Council. The budget for the furniture element of this project for the Customer Service area, back office and the Library is PS1.2m. Renewal: +1+1 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013625-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Apr 2024 | | Submission deadline | 24 May 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Jun 2024 - 20 Jun 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,200,000 | | Lots value | £1,200,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | READING BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | READING | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG1 2LU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | Reading | | Electoral ward | Abbey | | Westminster constituency | Reading Central | | Delivery location | TLJ11 Berkshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 39100000 - Furniture ## Release History - 26 Apr 2024 at 13:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013625-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.reading.gov.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/reading/aspx/Tenders/Current - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Tenders/Current - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/cabinet-office - https://www.justice.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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