Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium
Room 404, 4th Floor, Crescent House, University of Salford
Salford
M5 4WT
Contact
Sarah Dye
Telephone
+44 1618016
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
04045190
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/91080
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/Documents/Folder/47812
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
Sub-central contracting authority
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Furniture- Northern Ireland
Reference number
FFE3158NW
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
NWUPC are undertaking market engagement for the renewal of the NWUPC/CPC Furniture Agreement FFE3103 NW which is due to expire 30/04/2023. The current agreement has the following lotting structure:
Lot 1: Office Furniture (Great Britain)
Lot 2: Office Furniture (Northern Ireland)
Lot 3: Residential Furniture (Northern Ireland)
NWUPC are seeking the input of the market on Lots 2 & 3 to help inform the structure and scope of requirements of this element of the Framework. As per the above, requirements for our members in Great Britain are covered in a distinct lot and formed the basis of a separate engagement exercise which has concluded. You can find supporting information on the current NWUPC led Furniture Agreement in a slide presentation available at the following link:
https://nwupc.ac.uk/Market-Engagement-Opportunity-Furniture
Please then complete the accompanying survey:
https://enp.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/furniture-ffe3158-market-engagement-northern-ireland
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £4,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Office Furniture (Northern Ireland)
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Scope of current agreement: Office Furniture (Northern Ireland) includes, but is not limited to, the following scope; the supply, design, consultancy, installation and delivery of Desking (including office, bench, height adjustable, sit/stand desks and reception desking), Tables (including general and flip top), Task Seating (including office, task, specialised ergonomic), General Seating ( including conference/visitor and stackable seating), Storage (including tambour units, bookcases, display units, storage units & cupboards, filing cabinets and pedestals), Screens and Accessories to participating Consortium Members. It is a mandatory requirement that the Potential Provider can supply ALL of the above product types through this Framework Agreement.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Residential Furniture (Northern Ireland)
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Residential Furniture (Northern Ireland) includes, but is not limited to, the following scope; the supply, installation, design and consultancy of Beds, Frames and Mattresses, Bedroom Storage, Study Furniture, Kitchen and Bathroom Storage, Soft Seating and Kitchen and Dining Furniture. It is a mandatory requirement that the Potential Provider can supply ALL of the above product types through this Framework Agreement.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
2 December 2022
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This notice is for prior information only. It is anticipated that the tender will be published on 02/12/2022 at which point the documents will be available on the above mentioned portal.