Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
City & County of Swansea
Civic Centre
Swansea
SA1 3SN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL18 - Swansea
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.swansea.gov.uk/dobusiness
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0254
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
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https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Provision of Furniture for Swansea Council properties
Reference number
CCS/23/174
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 39100000 - Furniture
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Swansea Council are seeking potential suppliers for the Provision of Furniture for Swansea Council Properties
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,750,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Beds
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39143100 - Bedroom furniture
- 39143000 - Bedroom, dining room and living-room furniture
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL18 - Swansea
Main site or place of performance
Various sites in Swansea
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of Furniture (Beds) for Swansea Council Properties
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Wardrobes/Chest of drawers
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39100000 - Furniture
- 39140000 - Domestic furniture
- 39143000 - Bedroom, dining room and living-room furniture
- 39143100 - Bedroom furniture
- 39143120 - Bedroom furniture, other than beds and beddings
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL18 - Swansea
Main site or place of performance
Various sites in Swansea
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of Furniture (Wardrobes/Chest of drawers) for Swansea Council Properties
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Kitchen tables & chairs
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39100000 - Furniture
- 39140000 - Domestic furniture
- 39141000 - Kitchen furniture and equipment
- 39143200 - Dining-room furniture
- 39150000 - Miscellaneous furniture and equipment
- 39151000 - Miscellaneous furniture
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL18 - Swansea
Main site or place of performance
Various sites in Swansea
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of Furniture (Kitchen tables & chairs) for Swansea Council Properties
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Sofas/Sofa beds
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39100000 - Furniture
- 39143000 - Bedroom, dining room and living-room furniture
- 39143100 - Bedroom furniture
- 39143120 - Bedroom furniture, other than beds and beddings
- 39143200 - Dining-room furniture
- 39143300 - Living-room furniture
- 39150000 - Miscellaneous furniture and equipment
- 39151000 - Miscellaneous furniture
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL18 - Swansea
Main site or place of performance
Various sites in Swansea
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of Furniture (Sofas/Sofa beds) for Swansea Council Properties
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Baby Equipment
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39100000 - Furniture
- 39140000 - Domestic furniture
- 39141000 - Kitchen furniture and equipment
- 39143000 - Bedroom, dining room and living-room furniture
- 39143100 - Bedroom furniture
- 39143120 - Bedroom furniture, other than beds and beddings
- 39143200 - Dining-room furniture
- 39143300 - Living-room furniture
- 39144000 - Bathroom furniture
- 39150000 - Miscellaneous furniture and equipment
- 39151000 - Miscellaneous furniture
- 33750000 - Baby care products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL18 - Swansea
Main site or place of performance
Various sites in Swansea
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of Furniture (Baby Equipment) for Swansea Council Properties
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
19 February 2024
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
Swansea Council is seeking ready assembled domestic furniture for the Furnished Tenancy section. Furniture includes beds, cots, bedroom furniture, sofas, sofa beds, kitchen table and chairs, highchairs and baby safety equipment. Swansea Council’s Housing and Public Health department is currently developing their Services Specification, contracting process and commercial model for the Provision of Furniture for Swansea Council Properties. Attached to this notice is a Market Engagement Questionnaire (MEQ) which seeks the views and opinions of those organisations that may be interested in delivering the goods. Please return your completed MEQ via e-mail to Procurement@swansea.gov.uk quoting MEQ for Provision of Furniture by no later than 12:00 noon on the 12th of January 2024.
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