T987 - Furniture and Related Services Framework 2024

Tender description

The University of Essex is conducting a tender opportunity for the creation of a framework for the supply of different types of furniture and associated services including but not limited to office, breakout, laboratory, outdoor, reception, café and integrated secure ICT desking furniture. This framework will consist of the following; Lot 1 - Core List for Office Furniture: Single Supplier, direct award Lot 2 – Design led Furniture Projects: Multiple Suppliers, mini competition Lot 3 – Specialist Ergonomic Furniture: Single Supplier, direct award. Please note this framework will also be open for use by the University of Suffolk. Lot 1: Lot 1- Core List for Office Furniture: Single Supplier, direct award Lot 1 Core List for Office Furniture is for the provision of • Office desking and cable management • Meeting room furniture • Pedestals (under desk only) • Wooden and metal storage units • Privacy screens • Acoustic panels • Office seating (task chairs) • Repair, replace, removal and/or recycle of any purchased and existing furniture Please note the items within the core list may change and will be reviewed periodically throughout the life of this contract. Lot 2: Lot 2 – Design led Furniture Projects Lot 2 – Design Led Furniture Projects is for the provision of any furniture related project including but not limited to • Office desking and cable management • Lecture and seminar room furniture • Height adjustable desking • Pedestals • Office storage • Privacy screens • Acoustic panels • Office seating • Acoustic pods and booths • Wooden and metal storage units • Bar / Café / Restaurant furniture • Laboratory furniture • Outdoor furniture • Integrated secure ICT desking • Reception furniture • Breakout furniture • Library furniture • Repair, replace, removal and/or recycle of any purchased and existing furniture Lot 3: Lot 3 - Specialist Ergonomic Furniture Lot 3 Specialist Ergonomic Furniture is for the provision of furniture recommended by the University Health and Safety team. (including but not limited to) • Height adjustable desk (sit/stand desk) manual and electric • Height adjustable platforms • Bespoke sized fixed leg desking • Desk riser pads • Specialist ergonomic chairs • Bariatric chairs • Perching stools, leg rests and footstools • Floor mats • Repair, replace, removal and/or recycle of any purchased and existing furniture. • Support with Access to Work furniture purchases