Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Essex
Wivenhoe Park
Colchester
CO4 3SQ
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKH3 - Essex
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Suffolk
Waterfront Building, 19 Neptune Quay
Ipswich
IP4 1QJ
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKH14 - Suffolk
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
T987 - Furniture and Related Services Framework 2024
Reference number
T987
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The University of Essex is conducting a tender opportunity for the creation of a framework for the supply of different types of furniture and associated services including but not limited to office, breakout, laboratory, outdoor, reception, café and integrated secure ICT desking furniture. This framework will consist of the following;
Lot 1 - Core List for Office Furniture: Single Supplier, direct award
Lot 2 – Design led Furniture Projects: Multiple Suppliers, mini competition
Lot 3 – Specialist Ergonomic Furniture: Single Supplier, direct award.
Please note this framework will also be open for use by the University of Suffolk.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £8,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1- Core List for Office Furniture: Single Supplier, direct award
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39130000 - Office furniture
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH14 - Suffolk
- UKH3 - Essex
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1 Core List for Office Furniture is for the provision of
• Office desking and cable management
• Meeting room furniture
• Pedestals (under desk only)
• Wooden and metal storage units
• Privacy screens
• Acoustic panels
• Office seating (task chairs)
• Repair, replace, removal and/or recycle of any purchased and existing furniture
Please note the items within the core list may change and will be reviewed periodically throughout the life of this contract.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2 – Design led Furniture Projects
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39100000 - Furniture
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH14 - Suffolk
- UKH3 - Essex
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2 – Design Led Furniture Projects is for the provision of any furniture related project including but not limited to
• Office desking and cable management
• Lecture and seminar room furniture
• Height adjustable desking
• Pedestals
• Office storage
• Privacy screens
• Acoustic panels
• Office seating
• Acoustic pods and booths
• Wooden and metal storage units
• Bar / Café / Restaurant furniture
• Laboratory furniture
• Outdoor furniture
• Integrated secure ICT desking
• Reception furniture
• Breakout furniture
• Library furniture
• Repair, replace, removal and/or recycle of any purchased and existing furniture
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 3 - Specialist Ergonomic Furniture
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 39100000 - Furniture
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH14 - Suffolk
- UKH3 - Essex
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 3 Specialist Ergonomic Furniture is for the provision of furniture recommended by the University Health and Safety team. (including but not limited to)
• Height adjustable desk (sit/stand desk) manual and electric
• Height adjustable platforms
• Bespoke sized fixed leg desking
• Desk riser pads
• Specialist ergonomic chairs
• Bariatric chairs
• Perching stools, leg rests and footstools
• Floor mats
• Repair, replace, removal and/or recycle of any purchased and existing furniture.
• Support with Access to Work furniture purchases
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
24 June 2024
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom