Contract award notice

Information

Published

External Reference: 2023-571317

FTS Reference: 2023-014059

Contract award notice

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium
04045190
Room 404, 4th Floor, Crescent House, University of Salford
Salford
M5 4WT
UK
Contact person: Sarah Dye
Telephone: +44 1612348016
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address(es):
Main address: https://nwupc.ac.uk/

I.2)

Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Other type:  Sub-central contracting authority
I.5)

Main activity

Education

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Furniture
Reference number:  FFE3158NW
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

39100000  -  Furniture
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies
II.1.4)

Short description

NWUPC is establishing a multi-provider Framework Agreement for Furniture FFE3158NW as a successor to the current Furniture Framework Agreement FFE 3103NW on behalf of members of NWUPC and CPC:
https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members
https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/
The Framework Agreement is divided into three (3) lots as follows:
Lot 1 – Office, Learning and Communal Spaces (Great Britain)
Lot 2 – Office, Learning and Communal Spaces (Northern Ireland)
Lot 3 – Residential Furniture (Northern Ireland)
This Framework Agreement will commence on 1st May 2023 for an initial period of twenty-four (24) months until 30th April 2025 with the option to extend the Agreement for two periods of twelve (12) months until 30th April 2027 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance.
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes
II.1.7)

Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT:  60000000.00  GBP
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 1 – Office, Learning and Communal Spaces (Great Britain)
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

39110000  -  Seats, chairs and related products, and associated parts
39120000  -  Tables, cupboards, desk and bookcases
39130000  -  Office furniture
39150000  -  Miscellaneous furniture and equipment
50850000  -  Repair and maintenance services of furniture
79934000  -  Furniture design services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The supply, delivery and installation of the following mandatory categories of product: Desking, tables, seating, breakout furniture, storage, screening and space division, booths, DDA compliant furniture, furniture that supports integrated power and data solutions; and the following mandatory services: site surveys, space planning, electronic product visuals, schematics, ergonomic support services, end of useful life services for the recycling and/or repurposing of furniture.
There are additional non-mandatory products and services within the scope of this lot which are detailed in the ITT.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Customer Requirements  /  Weighting:  60%
Price  -  Weighting:  40%
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: yes
Identification of the project: Call off by Members from the resulting framework may be conducted by institutions using various funds including but not limited to the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 2- Office, Learning and Communal Spaces (Northern Ireland)
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

39110000  -  Seats, chairs and related products, and associated parts
39120000  -  Tables, cupboards, desk and bookcases
39130000  -  Office furniture
39150000  -  Miscellaneous furniture and equipment
50850000  -  Repair and maintenance services of furniture
79934000  -  Furniture design services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKN -  NORTHERN IRELAND
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The supply, delivery and installation of the following mandatory categories of product: Desking, tables, seating, breakout furniture, storage, screening and space division, booths, DDA compliant furniture, furniture that supports integrated power and data solutions; and the following mandatory services: site surveys, space planning, electronic product visuals, schematics, ergonomic support services.
There are additional non-mandatory products and services within the scope of this lot which are detailed in the ITT.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Customer Requirements  /  Weighting:  45%
Price  -  Weighting:  55%
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: yes
Identification of the project: Call off by Members from the resulting framework may be conducted by institutions using various funds including but not limited to the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 3- Residential Furniture (Northern Ireland)
Lot No:  3
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

39110000  -  Seats, chairs and related products, and associated parts
39120000  -  Tables, cupboards, desk and bookcases
39130000  -  Office furniture
39140000  -  Domestic furniture
39150000  -  Miscellaneous furniture and equipment
50850000  -  Repair and maintenance services of furniture
79934000  -  Furniture design services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKN -  NORTHERN IRELAND
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The supply, delivery and installation of the following mandatory categories of product: Beds, Mattresses, Bedroom Storage, Study Furniture, Kitchen and Bathroom Storage, Soft Seating and Kitchen and Dining Furniture; and the following mandatory services: Site Surveys, Space Planning, electronic product visuals, schematics, Ergonomic support services.
There are additional non-mandatory products and services within the scope of this lot which are detailed in the ITT.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Customer Requirements  /  Weighting:  45%
Price  -  Weighting:  55%
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: yes
Identification of the project: Call off by Members from the resulting framework may be conducted by institutions using various funds including but not limited to the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Open procedure
IV.1.3)

Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.1)

Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the FTS: 2022/S 000-035292

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 1

Title: Lot 1 – Office, Learning and Communal Spaces (Great Britain)

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

25/04/2023
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  15
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  12
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  15
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  yes
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Bates Office Supplies
Rochester
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
BOF
Bridgend
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
EFG European Furniture Group Ltd
St Helens
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
Elite Office Furniture
Goole
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
Gresham Office Furniture Ltd
Bolton
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
Senator International Ltd
Accrington
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
Showcase Interiors
High Ongar
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
Southerns Broadstock Limited
Macclesfield
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  60000000.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 2

Title: Lot 2- Office, Learning and Communal Spaces (Northern Ireland)

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

25/04/2023
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  5
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  5
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  yes
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Alpha Marketing UK Ltd
Belfast
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
Bates Office Supplies
Rochester
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
Joseph Flanigan & Son Ltd
Armagh
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
Moffett and Sons Limited TA Balmoral Furniture
Belfast
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  60000000.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 3

Title: Lot 3- Residential Furniture (Northern Ireland)

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

25/04/2023
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  3
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  3
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  yes
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Joseph Flanigan & Son Ltd
Armagh
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
Moffett and Sons Limited TA Balmoral Furniture
Belfast
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
Wagstaff Interiors Group Ltd
Leyland
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  60000000.00  GBP

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3)

Additional information

At some point during the life of the Framework Agreement the current members of the following may wish to utilise the Agreement and should have access at any point with the permission of NWUPC. This Agreement is not intended to replace any current Agreements that either participating or non-participating Institutions may already have in place. A list of the current members is available as follows:
Central Government Departments, Local Government and Public Corporations that can be accessed at the Public Sector Classification Guide
https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/nationalaccounts/uksectoraccounts/datasets/publicsectorclassificationguide
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations
Local Authorities
https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council
https://www.local.gov.uk
NDPBs
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations
National Parks Authorities
http://www.nationalparks.uk
Police Forces in the United Kingdom
http://www.police.uk/?view=force_sites
https://www.police-information.co.uk/index.html
http://www.scotland.police.uk
Fire and Rescue Services in the United Kingdom
https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/Fire-and-Rescue-Services
NHS Bodies England
https://www.nhs.uk/servicedirectories/pages/nhstrustlisting.aspx
Hospices in the UK
https://www.hospiceuk.org/about-hospice-care/find-a-hospice
Registered Social Landlords (Housing Associations)
Third Sector and Charities in the United Kingdom
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/charity-commission
http://www.oscr.org.uk
Citizens Advice in the United Kingdom
http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/index/getadvice.htm
www.cas.org.uk
NI Public Bodies
Northern Ireland Government Departments
https://www.northernireland.gov.uk/topics/your-executive/government-departments
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/government-departments-in-northern-ireland
Northern Ireland Public Sector Bodies and Local Authorities
https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/articles/list-public-bodies-which-ni-public-procurement-policy-applies
Schools and Universities in Northern Ireland
https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/
Health and Social care in Northern Ireland
http://online.hscni.net
Northern Ireland Housing Associations
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/housing-associations
Police Service of Northern Ireland
https://www.psni.police.uk
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

NWUPC Ltd
Room 404, 4th Floor, Crescent House, University of Salford
Salford
M5 4WT
UK
Telephone: +44 1612348000