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title: "Award of Provision of Acoustic Pods for Sir Alex Ferguson Library (GCU)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000739287"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2023-09-12"
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# Award of Provision of Acoustic Pods for Sir Alex Ferguson Library (GCU)

Buyer: GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000739287

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## Summary

The Glasgow Caledonian University has awarded the contract for the provision of library acoustic pods for the Sir Alex Ferguson Library through an open procedure. The tender involved Claremont Office Furniture as the supplier. The University sought acoustic pods for recording teaching material, online meetings, and group working, with specific requirements for energy efficiency, connectivity, acoustic rating, portability, branding, and capacity. The contract, valued at £189,000, was signed on June 9, 2023, with Claremont Office Furniture. This opportunity has now concluded within the procurement process.

This procurement process for acoustic pods at the Glasgow Caledonian University presents an opportunity for suppliers of furniture and acoustic solutions, especially those specialising in educational environments. Businesses catering to the provision of innovative, high-quality acoustic pods with integrated technology features would be well-suited to compete. The completion of this tender signifies a closed opportunity for interested parties, with the successful supplier having met the University's detailed specifications for the provision of acoustic pods.

## Notice

The University undertook a procurement exercise for the provision of library acoustic pods to be used for recording teaching material, online meetings and collaborative group working.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University was seeks the provision of: Acoustic pods to be used for recording teaching material and for online meetings and collaborative group working. Pods must have their own lighting and ventilation systems activated by sensors for energy efficiency. Must be fitted with power sockets, USB charging and allow for network cables to run through. Must have a certified high acoustic rating of 32dB or better. The pods should be portable to allow ease of movement to a different location following initial assembly. External surface must be able to take vinyl graphic for University branding. 4-person capacity pods should have built in furniture. 8-person capacity pods should have enough room for a meeting table and 8 chairs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP488081 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 12 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £189,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G4 0BA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CLAREMONT OFFICE FURNITURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 39155000 - Library furniture

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP488081

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP488081
  Award of Provision of Acoustic Pods for Sir Alex Ferguson Library (GCU) - The University undertook a procurement exercise for the provision of library acoustic pods to be used for recording teaching material, online meetings and collaborative group working.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gcu.ac.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000739287

## Provenance

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