Award of Multi-Provider Framework for Residential Textiles, Starter Packs, and Window Coverings
North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Multi-Provider Framework for Residential Textiles, Starter Packs, and Window Coverings
Awarded 01 Mar 2022
Awarded01 Mar 2022
Value£12,000,000.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 8mo ago4y term
Awarded 1 Mar 2022Expired 28 Feb 2026
About
North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium awarded a contract to Bridge Contract Interiors, Dark Blue International Ltd, GAILARDE LTD, Herbert Parkinson Ltd., Milly Contract Furnishings Ltd, Noahs Box Ltd, Skopos Fabrics Limited, Student Essentials, Custom Group Limited, and Th for a multi-provider framework agreement for residential textiles, starter packs, and window coverings.
The agreement was tendered in 29 lots covering bedding and bathroom textiles, kitchen starter packs, and supply, installation, and maintenance of window coverings by region.
Following evaluation, lots 3-29 were combined into three regional lots: Scotland, Northern Ireland, and England and Wales.
The agreement commenced on 1 March 2022 for 24 months until 29 February 2024, with the option to extend for two periods of 12 months until 28 February 2026.
The contract value is AUD 12,000,000.
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Award of Multi-Provider Framework for Residential Textiles, Starter Packs, and Window Coverings
Won by Bridge Contract Interiors,Dark Blue International Ltd,GAILARDE LTD,Herbert Parkinson Ltd.,Milly Contract Furnishings Ltd,Noahs Box Ltd,Skopos Fabrics Limited,Student Essentials,Custom Group Limited,Thomas Kneale & Co Limited · North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium
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