School furniture

Tender description

The Department for Education (DfE) is looking to procure a Framework Agreement for the supply, installation and delivery of furniture, and fittings. It is envisaged that the Framework Agreement will have 3 to 5 suppliers of all items listed below. The framework will be available to all educational establishments from Primary through to Further Education, and Special Educational Needs provision. The Framework Agreement will primarily be used for all centrally funded Free Schools and Priority School Building Programme capital projects but all schools will be encouraged to call-off from this agreement. The framework will be for a total of 48 months. Estimated value: 40 — 60 000 000 GBP over 48 months. The DfE is looking for 3 to 5 suppliers who can supply, install and deliver furniture for schools including but not limited to: — a range of tables including those suitable for a range of practical activities, — a range of seating including stools for practical environments and chairs which are suitable for teaching, office and social environments, and — a range of loose and fitted storage with shelves or trays. Laboratory serviced pedestals containing a range of services (services supplied by others). Fitted benching in both laminated core material and solid laminate with a supporting structure of varying heights. A range of shelving suitable for both classroom and storeroom use.