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title: "Provision of Office Furniture for Reading Borough Council & Reading Library conducted under ESPO Framework Agreement 282_22 Office Furniture (2024) - Only for providers on Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-046f1c"
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# Provision of Office Furniture for Reading Borough Council & Reading Library conducted under ESPO Framework Agreement 282_22 Office Furniture (2024) - Only for providers on Framework

Buyer: READING BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046f1c

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## Summary

The Reading Borough Council is currently inviting submissions from framework providers for the provision of office furniture and interior design services under the ESPO Framework Agreement 282_22. The total budget for this project is £1.2m, with the tender closing on June 25, 2024. The selected supplier will be responsible for interior design, furniture provision, and installation for the Council's new Customer Service, back office, and flagship Library.

This procurement opportunity presents a significant business growth potential for providers of interior design services, furniture manufacturers, and installation companies. Businesses specialising in office furniture, space planning, and CAD drawings would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The procurement method being used is a selective procedure with a restricted process, providing a structured and competitive environment for qualified businesses.

## Notice

Reading Borough Council (the "Customer") is inviting framework providers only 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

RBC are completing a mini-competition exercise conducted under ESPO Framework Agreement 282_22 Office Furniture for the provision of Office Furniture for Reading Borough Council & Reading Library as part of our Civic improvements, to include interior design services and a furniture plan. This project is split into two phases, and the second phase will be taking place in 2025. Bidders are to note that they are submitting a response for both phases of the project. All services are to be included in submission bids (i.e. not at an additional separate cost): CAD drawings; design layouts (furniture); install / build in the furniture; space planning services; producing drawings for the customer which includes innovations (such as biophilic designed furniture/designs); solutions to furniture issues. The successful contractor will provide furniture fit-out 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018044-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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

- 39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2024 at 14:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018044-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Home
- https://www.reading.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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