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title: "Provision of Reactive Furniture Supply for the University of Aberdeen"
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# Provision of Reactive Furniture Supply for the University of Aberdeen

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059e6b

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen conducted a procurement process titled "Provision of Reactive Furniture Supply for the University of Aberdeen," aimed at supplying furniture across its campuses in Old Aberdeen and Foresterhill. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically furniture, with the CPV classification code 39100000. The open procurement method was used, and the procurement stage is currently at the award phase, having been completed on 18 December 2025. The contract was awarded to Ashgrove Trading on 2 December 2025, and the total contract value is £300,000. The project involved bids from eight small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with a technical quality criterion accounting for 80% and pricing for 20%. Awarded contracts are expected to make a significant positive local impact in Aberdeen and the North East of Scotland, aligning with the University's community benefits policy.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focusing on reactive, small-scale furniture supply, particularly those capable of providing flexible and incremental services as required by the University's diverse needs across numerous teaching, meeting, and office spaces. Companies specialising in furniture supply that can meet technical performance standards and offer competitive pricing could benefit considerably. Additionally, businesses committed to community engagement, local employment, and supporting SMEs as part of their operational ethos would find this tender particularly appealing. The process fosters local economic growth and promotes sustainability, presenting an ideal opportunity for businesses keen on establishing or expanding their presence in the educational sector in the UK, particularly within the Aberdeen region.

## Notice

The University of Aberdeen has approximately 1700 offices, 445 teaching and meeting spaces across its two campuses - Old Aberdeen and Foresterhill The University is seeking to contract with a supplier that can provide a reactive service for potentially small, incremental orders throughout the duration of the contract

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Aberdeen has approximately 1700 offices, 445 teaching and meeting spaces across its two campuses - Old Aberdeen and Foresterhill The University is seeking to contract with a supplier that can provide a reactive service for potentially small, incremental orders throughout the duration of the contract

Renewal: The University has the option to extend for two (2) further periods, each of 12 months subject to satisfactory annual review and mutual agreement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084506-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £300,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB24 3FX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASHGROVE TRADING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 39100000 - Furniture

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2025 at 15:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084506-2025
- 19 Sep 2025 at 15:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058239-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000810756
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00102
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html?VISITORID=fcad6e8d-f138-4ad4-9225-7a79d842b262&_ncp=1715248066272.37289-1

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