Source: https://tendernation.io/frameworks/RM6308 RM6308 · PCR15 Framework # Furniture and Associated Services 2 Buy furniture for use in all public sector organisations including central government, local authorities, charities and not-for-profit organisations. Includes second-life furniture, sustainable repair and renovation services. Closed to new suppliers New suppliers can only get on when it is re-tendered. It runs until 22 Jan 2028. [Get call-off alerts](https://tendernation.io/register) [Official page on gca.gov.uk](https://www.gca.gov.uk/agreements/RM6308) - [12 suppliers on it](#suppliers) - [5 lots](#lots) - Jan 2028 agreement ends Jan 2024 to Jan 2028 · 69% through ## What is RM6308? RM6308 Furniture and Associated Services 2 is a framework run by the Government Commercial Agency (formerly Crown Commercial Service), in its Facilities Management category. It has 5 lots and 12 suppliers. It runs from 23 January 2024 to 22 January 2028. How to join: New suppliers cannot join it now. The next chance is when it is re-tendered, before it ends on 22 January 2028. We have matched 34 published award notices to RM6308, from 17 buyers. ### Buyers that have used it - [Ministry of Defence 14 awards](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ministry-of-defence) - [UK Shared Business Services Limited 4 awards](https://tendernation.io/buyers/uk-shared-business-services-limited) - [Equality and Human Rights Commission 2 awards](https://tendernation.io/buyers/equality-and-human-rights-commission) - [Bristol City Council 1 award](https://tendernation.io/buyers/bristol-city-council) - [Cheshire Constabulary 1 award](https://tendernation.io/buyers/cheshire-constabulary) - [City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council 1 award](https://tendernation.io/buyers/city-of-bradford-metropolitan-district-council) ## About this framework All public sector organisations can use this agreement to buy furniture for use in office, residential, and educational settings. You will also be able to access: - Industrial heavy-duty racking and steel storage for use in operational environments, libraries and museums - Renovation and repair services to keep furniture maintained and reduce waste - Second life furniture - Services including design and space planning, site surveying, sustainability advice and guidance Buyers with specific requirements based on a particular sector or setting, such as health or challenging environments, can specify these at call off. The framework has an initial term of 3 years, with the option to extend for a further 1 year. ### Why buyers use it - Access fixed pricing for core items including all transportation costs - Access discounted rates on non-core items - Suppliers must demonstrate their commitment to providing social value objectives - Suppliers must provide an annual framework social value report - You can specify your social value priorities in your call-off - All packaging is reusable or recyclable and suppliers support the Greening Government Commitments - Suppliers are increasing recycled content and reusability of products and items - Suppliers can provide advice and guidance on reusing and recycling your existing items as part of market engagement - 75% of the suppliers on this agreement are SMEs so you can access a wide range of small businesses - You can access lead times of 6 weeks from order to delivery (on lots 1, 2 and 3) and 8 weeks (on lots 4 and 5) - View all core products using supplier catalogues for lots 1, 2 and 3 - Buy through either direct award or further competition - Make direct award decisions based on criteria in addition to price ### Key facts Agreement number RM6308 Type PCR15 Framework Category Facilities Management Pillar Estates Status Live Started 23 Jan 2024 Ends 22 Jan 2028 Bids closed 8 Sept 2023 From the Government Commercial Agency (formerly Crown Commercial Service). Buyer guides, documents and how to buy are on the [official RM6308 page](https://www.gca.gov.uk/agreements/RM6308). ## Lots 5 lots. Suppliers win a place on a lot, and buyers call off work from the lot that fits their need. 1. Lot 1 Office Furniture (Standard & Government Corporate) Office furniture that meets the Government hub standards including: desks, workstations, seating, storage, general sundry items, conference room furniture, break out furniture and home working furniture. Includes supply and delivery, or supply, delivery and installation if required. 2. Lot 2 MOD Office Designed for MOD however is open to all public sector buyers. Includes desks, workstations, seating, storage, general sundry items, conference room furniture and break out furniture. Includes supply and delivery, or supply, delivery and installation if required. 3. Lot 3 Residential Furniture Includes beds, bedroom furniture, living room furniture, dining room furniture, residential seating and additional sundry items. Includes supply and delivery, or supply, delivery and installation if required. 4. Lot 4 High Density Steel Storage Includes steel storage solutions such as static and mobile storage and gondola library shelving. 5. Lot 5 Sustainability Includes repairing and re-manufacturing of buyers existing furniture and buying second life furniture. This lot also includes MOD repair and renovation services. ## Open call-offs Live notices that mention RM6308. Only suppliers already on the framework can bid for these. No open notice mentions RM6308 right now. Most call-offs run privately between the buyer and framework suppliers, so few are published. We check every new notice and can email you when one appears. [Get call-off alerts](https://tendernation.io/register) ## Suppliers 12 Companies with a place on RM6308. 12 have contract awards we have tracked; open one to see what they win. - [BANNER GROUP LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/banner-group) - [BATES OFFICE SERVICES LTD](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/bates-office-services) - [CAST FURNITURE LTD](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/cast-furniture) - [EMERGENT CROWN CONTRACT OFFICE FURNISHINGS LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/emergent-crown-contract-office-furnishings) - [GRESHAM OFFICE FURNITURE LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/gresham-office-furniture) - [PROJECT FF&E LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/project-ff-and-e) - [RACKLINE LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/rackline) - [SENATOR INTERNATIONAL LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/senator-international) - [SHOWCASE PSR PORTSDOWN LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/showcase-psr-portsdown) - [SOUTHERNS BROADSTOCK INTERIORS LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/southerns-broadstock-interiors) - [WAGSTAFF BROS.,LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/wagstaff-bros) - [WHITTAN INDUSTRIAL LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/whittan-industrial) Know when this framework reopens TenderNation emails you new tenders that fit, including published call-offs, and shows which frameworks your competitors are on. 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