Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c2d-6535-711d-bb71-724a689d8aaf/282-18-office-furniture awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # 282\_18 Office Furniture [ESPO](https://tendernation.io/buyers/espo) Estimated value £16,000,000 Published 1 Aug 2017 Deadline Closed 8 Sept 2017 ## 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. - 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 supply and delivery of office furniture including operator chairs, desks, storage, meeting room furniture, screens, break out and steel storage for delivery direct to individual customer establishments. Lot No: 1 - Office Furniture - Dealing Direct Supply. The supply, delivery and installation of a comprehensive range of office furniture including desks, chairs, screens, storage, break-out and steel storage direct to individual customer establishments. Delivery is to be available nationally and customers will deal directly with the awarded suppliers. Lot No: 2 - Smart Buy Office Furniture (Including Steel Storage). The supply, delivery and installation of Smart Buy office furniture for direct delivery to individual customer establishments. Lot No: 3 - Office Furniture - Standard Ranges. The supply, delivery and installation of office furniture for direct delivery to individual customer establishments. Lot No: 4 - Breakout Furniture. The supply, delivery and installation of breakout furniture for direct delivery to individual customer establishments. Lot No: 5 - Steel Storage. The supply, delivery and installation of steel storage furniture for direct delivery to individual customer establishments. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined [espo.org](https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf)) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on: [espo.org](http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal) Please note: the closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon, 08/09/2017 Additional information: To tender: (a) Go to [eastmidstenders.org](https://www.eastmidstenders.org), (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '282\_18' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Please note: the closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon, 08/09/2017 Read full description ## CPV classification Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/c4eaebb4-5a5b-4333-ba31-593ba9c73a7f) 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. 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