Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bbe-416c-72e6-aa97-3d3c5db11f29/framework-for-the-provision-of-flooring-supplies-and-services awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Framework for the provision of Flooring Supplies and Services [University of Essex](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-essex) Estimated value £60,000,000 Published 21 Oct 2025 Deadline Closed 22 Jul 2025 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Split into 2 lots You can usually bid for just the lots you can deliver. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The contracting authority wishes to establish a framework agreement for the provision of flooring supplies and services. It is being established to meet the needs of Participating Bodies, and is open for use by all contracting authorities across the public sector throughout the UK and any other organisation permitted by the contracting authority. These include (but are not limited to) central government departments and agencies, Non-Departmental Public Bodies, NHS bodies, Local Authorities, Police Authorities, Emergency Services, Educational Establishments, Hospices, Registered Charities, National Parks, Registered Social Landlords. The framework is being let across two lots. Full details of the classification of eligible end user establishments and geographical areas is available at [dukefieldprocurement.co.uk/fts-eligible-users](https://www.dukefieldprocurement.co.uk/fts-eligible-users) There will be a maximum of eight suppliers awarded a place on each of the two lots. ## CPV classification Preventive maintenance services Floor laying and covering work Adhesive tape of rubberised textiles Knotted carpeting Woodwork Floor-laying work Floor-covering work Tiles Laying work of flexible floor coverings Floor and wall covering work False floors Wood flooring work False floor installation work Solid flooring Sports hall construction work Repair and maintenance work in connection with sports facilities Floor-screed works Parquet flooring Wood Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-0554e3-2025-10-21T11:59:40+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-0554e3-2025-10-21T11:59:40+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile University of Essex: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-essex) [Sector More Repair & maintenance services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/repair-maintenance) ## More tenders like this [Repair and maintenance services of building installations – Marché d'exploitation des Installations de chauffage, de climatisation, traitement d'eau, de vapeur et de groupes électrogènes aux Centres Hospitaliers de Romorantin-Lanthenay et Vendôme-Montoire Type P1-P2-P3 · CH Blois Etablissement support du GHT Santé 41 · 30 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-6183-7217-9df5-7eaf0f5048fd/france-repair-and-maintenance-services-of-building-installations-marche-dex) [Repair and maintenance services of building installations – ENTRETIEN - MAINTENANCE DES TOITURES TERRASSES DES IMMEUBLES DE L'URSSAF ILE DE FRANCE · Urssaf Ile de France · 35 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156aa-0cfa-71b5-bde2-6fe071c7e927/france-repair-and-maintenance-services-of-building-installations-entretien) [Repair and maintenance services of building installations – Exploitation, maintenance et entretien des installations techniques et gestion des énergies des juridictions des arrondissements judiciaires de Libourne, Bayonne, Dax et Mont de Marsan · Cour d'appel de Bordeaux · 39 days left · 27 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-aa66-7290-be0e-4041ceb1e324/france-repair-and-maintenance-services-of-building-installations-exploitatio) [Repair and maintenance services of machinery – OC éénmalig groot onderhoud/herstel van trekkasten · Universiteit Antwerpen · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156aa-0d29-7236-a054-8185a003e295/belgium-repair-and-maintenance-services-of-machinery-oc-eenmalig-groot-onder) [Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment – Servicii mentenanță preventivă echipamente medicale · Spitalul Clinic de Urgenta SF. Pantelimon · 37 days left · 25 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-8ec5-71a7-89e3-ac566cee5379/romania-repair-and-maintenance-services-of-medical-and-surgical-equipment-se) [Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment – Raamovereenkomst periodieke keuringen brandpreventie patrimonium Tuinwijk BV · Tuinwijk bv · 30 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-661c-716a-b40b-4b693c2ca83f/belgium-repair-and-maintenance-services-of-firefighting-equipment-raamoveree)