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

Section I: Contracting Authority

I.1) Name, Addresses and Contact Point(s):
UK Research & Innovation
Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, SN2 1FL, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1793442000, Email: stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact: Kevin Griffiths
Main Address: www.ukri.org
NUTS Code: UKK14

I.2) Joint procurement:
The contract involves joint procurement: No
In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not Provided
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: No

I.4)Type of the contracting authority:
Body governed by public law

I.5) Main activity:
Other activity: Research and Innovation

Section II: Object Of The Contract

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title: UKRI-1842 – STFC Furniture (Design, Supply, Install and Recycle) Framework
Reference number: UKRI-1842

II.1.2) Main CPV code:
39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products.


II.1.3) Type of contract: SUPPLIES

II.1.4) Short description: The Science and Technology Facilities Council are looking to create a framework for furniture at all of its sites, the following disciplines will all be covered:

•Space Planning (Layout)
•Supply of furniture
•Installing furniture (delivery and placement, no construction, to requested destination)
•Move management and re-configuration
•Removal and recycling of furniture

The requirements covered by this procurement exercise have been sub-divided into Lots as follows:

Lot 1 - South of UK
Lot 2 - North of UK

STFC are looking to appoint a minimum of two suppliers and a maximum three suppliers per lot to deliver the Framework. Bidders are permitted to bid for one or multiple lots.

We are seeking to contract the services on a 2-year initial contract with two potential extension options of 12 months.

Full details of the requirement can be found in the Invitation to Tender and supporting appendices uploaded to Delta and available on the above link.

II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value: 3,500,000

Currency:GBP

II.2) Description (lot no. 1)


II.2.1) Title:South of UK
Lot No:1

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
39100000 - Furniture.


II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
UKJ14 - Oxfordshire

Main site or place of performance:
Oxfordshire


II.2.4) Description of the procurement: Lot 1 of the framework will cover the South of UK including the following STFC sites:

Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Oxfordshire
The Cosener's House, Abingdon
Chilbolton Observatory, Hampshire

Full details of the requirement can be found in the Invitation to Tender and supporting appendices uploaded to Delta and available on the above link.

STFC are looking to appoint a minimum of two suppliers and a maximum three suppliers per lot and Bidders are permitted to bid for one or multiple lots.

II.2.5) Award criteria:
Not Provided

II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No


II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


II.2.14) Additional information: Before you can participate in this tender you must have an account which you can register for here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/

Once logged in, go to your Response Manager and add the Access Code supplied in this notice for the specific Lot you are interested in applying for.

The access code for this Lot is provided here:

Lot 1: South of UK - Access Code: 83BSVE6J33

II.2) Description (lot no. 2)


II.2.1) Title:North of UK
Lot No:2

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
39100000 - Furniture.


II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
UKD6 - Cheshire

Main site or place of performance:
Cheshire


II.2.4) Description of the procurement: Lot 2 of the framework will cover the North UK including the following STFC sites:

Daresbury Laboratory, Cheshire
UK Astronomy Technology Centre, Edinburgh
Boulby Underground Laboratory, North Yorkshire

Full details of the requirement can be found in the Invitation to Tender and supporting appendices uploaded to Delta and available on the above link.

STFC are looking to appoint a minimum of two suppliers and a maximum three suppliers per lot and Bidders are permitted to bid for one or multiple lots.

II.2.5) Award criteria:
Not Provided

II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No


II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


II.2.14) Additional information: Before you can participate in this tender you must have an account which you can register for here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/

Once logged in, go to your Response Manager and add the Access Code supplied in this notice for the specific Lot you are interested in applying for.

The access code for this Lot is provided here:

Lot 2: North of UK - Access Code: BK563KP757


Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1)Type of procedure: Open


IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement: No


IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction
An electronic auction has been used: No

IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJEU: 2022/S 000-012533



IV.2.9) Information about termination of call for competition in the form of a prior information notice
The contracting authority will not award any further contracts based on the above prior information notice: No

Section V: Award of contract

Award Of Contract (No.1)

Contract No: UKRI-1842
Lot Number: 1
Title: South of UK

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 15/08/2022

V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
Number of tenders received from SMEs: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received by electronic means: Not Provided

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

Contractor (No.1)
Flexiform Business Furniture Limited, 02542123
1392 Leeds Road, Bradford, BD3 7AE, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKE41
The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 3,500,000
Total value of the contract/lot: 3,500,000
Currency: GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No


Award Of Contract (No.2)

Contract No: Not Provided
Lot Number: 1
Title: South of UK

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 15/08/2022

V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
Number of tenders received from SMEs: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received by electronic means: Not Provided

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

Contractor (No.1)
Gresham Office Furniture Limited, 01284733
Platinum Park, Lynstock Way, Bolton, BL6 4SA, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKD4
The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 3,500,000
Total value of the contract/lot: 3,500,000
Currency: GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No


Award Of Contract (No.3)

Contract No: Not Provided
Lot Number: 1
Title: South of UK

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 15/08/2022

V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
Number of tenders received from SMEs: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received by electronic means: Not Provided

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

Contractor (No.1)
EFG European Furniture Group Ltd, 00257489
Unit N2, Haydock Cross, Kilbuck Lane, Haydock, WA1 9UX, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKD61
The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 3,500,000
Total value of the contract/lot: 3,500,000
Currency: GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No


Award Of Contract (No.4)

Contract No: Not Provided
Lot Number: 2
Title: North of UK

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 15/08/2022

V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
Number of tenders received from SMEs: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received by electronic means: Not Provided

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

Contractor (No.1)
Flexiform Business Furniture Limited, 02542123
1392 Leeds Road, Bradford, BD3 7AE, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKE41
The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 3,500,000
Total value of the contract/lot: 3,500,000
Currency: GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No


Award Of Contract (No.5)

Contract No: Not Provided
Lot Number: 2
Title: North of UK

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 15/08/2022

V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
Number of tenders received from SMEs: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received by electronic means: Not Provided

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

Contractor (No.1)
Gresham Office Furniture Limited, 01284733
Platinum Park, Lynstock Way, Bolton, BL6 4SA, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKD4
The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 3,500,000
Total value of the contract/lot: 3,500,000
Currency: GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No


Award Of Contract (No.6)

Contract No: Not Provided
Lot Number: 2
Title: North of UK

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 15/08/2022

V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
Number of tenders received from SMEs: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received by electronic means: Not Provided

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

Contractor (No.1)
EFG European Furniture Group Ltd, 00257489
Unit N2, Haydock Cross, Kilbuck Lane, Haydock, WA1 9UX, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKD61
The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 3,500,000
Total value of the contract/lot: 3,500,000
Currency: GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information: To view this notice, please click here:
https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=717958350

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body
UK Research and Innovation
Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, SN2 1FL, United Kingdom

VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: Not Provided

VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Not Provided

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice: 01/09/2022