Sustainable Furniture Solutions

• Value: £6M

The aim of this Lot is to optimise longevity of existing furniture and maximise the use and value of resources, supporting the principles of a circular economy by minimising waste and reducing dependence upon new furniture. Expected service: •Audits / reporting on condition of existing furniture, and options •Collection of furniture •Refurbishment / repair / re-upholstery of furniture. •Recycling or disposal of furniture beyond economical repair. •Delivery and installation of refurbished / repaired / re-upholstered furniture.

• Value: £833K

Expected service: •‘Take-back’ of surplus furniture •Audits / reporting on condition of existing furniture, and options •Collection •Refurbishment / repair / re-upholstery of furniture as required •Recycling or disposal of furniture that is unusable or beyond economical repair •Offering furniture for redistribution / re-use through donations or sold •Delivery and installation, or collection by recipient, of furniture. Providing a traceability/confirmation report to Customers •After a reasonable time, furniture may be broken down and recycled, or as a last resort disposed of. Providing a traceability/confirmation report to Customers NB - Customers should not be charged for the use of the service elements above. It is expected that the service will be self-funding through the selling of furniture •Suppliers may also offer furniture items for sale to Customers that are in good working condition and ready for immediate use

• Value: £250M

Items within the scope of the Lot title, including but not limited to the following product groups: • Desks • Tables • Workstations • Moveable or fixed office screens • Storage furniture • Filing cabinets • Chairs Services to include but not limited to: • product design, space planning, drawings, project management, and after-sales support • Equality Act / ergonomic product and workplace assessments • circular economy considerations e.g. re-use and recycling etc to take back furniture that is being replaced, regardless of origin, for sustainable forward processing e.g. through the Supplier’s own processes, utilising Suppliers on Lot 2, or others that offer similar standard service. Providing a traceability/confirmation report to Customers

• Value: £15M

Items within the scope of the Lot title, including but not limited to the following product groups: • Bedroom Furniture • Kitchen Furniture • Beds and mattresses • Bathroom Furniture Services to include but not limited to: • product design, space planning, drawings, project management, and after-sales support • Equality Act / ergonomic product and workplace assessments • circular economy considerations e.g. re-use and recycling etc to take back furniture that is being replaced, regardless of origin, for sustainable forward processing e.g. through the Supplier’s own processes, utilising Suppliers on Lot 2, or others that offer similar standard service. Providing a traceability/confirmation report to Customers.

• Value: £8M

Items within the scope of the Lot title This Lot acknowledges the existence of a dedicated market for supply and installation of beds and mattresses, and is separated to enable Customers to contract directly with the Supplier without the overheads connected to supply and installation of, for instance, residential furniture suites. Customers are expected to have particular requirements for re-cycling mattresses at end of life. Services to include but not limited to: •product design, space planning, drawings, project management, and after-sales support •circular economy considerations e.g. re-use and recycling etc to take back furniture that is being replaced, regardless of origin, for sustainable forward processing e.g. through the Supplier’s own processes, utilising Suppliers on Lot 2, or others that offer similar standard service. Providing a traceability/confirmation report to Customers.

• Value: £7M

Items within the scope of the Lot title. This Lot is intended to provide furniture that integrates AV and IT equipment for meeting rooms, lecture theatres, teaching/collaborative working spaces etc. The areas will often be unoccupied and open access so the equipment will need to be kept secure and tamper/theft protected. It is anticipated there may be a large element of design/customisation, and collaborative working with the Customer’s internal departments and/or works contractors or AV/IT equipment suppliers. Services to include but not limited to: •product design, space planning, drawings, project management, and after-sales support •circular economy considerations e.g. re-use and recycling etc to take back furniture that is being replaced, regardless of origin, for sustainable forward processing e.g. through the Supplier’s own processes, utilising Suppliers on Lot 2, or others that offer similar standard service. Providing a traceability/confirmation report to Customers.

• Value: £833K

Items within the scope of the Lot title. This Lot is intended for supply, installation and maintenance of smart/secure lockers and storage suitable for a variety of environments and uses. ‘Standard/traditional’ office lockers and storage should be supplied under Lot 3 It is anticipated there may be a large element of design/customisation, and collaborative working with the Customer’s internal departments and/or works contractors Services to include but not limited to: • product design, space planning, drawings, project management, and after-sales support • preventative and/or reactive maintenance, including training of Customer’s staff • circular economy considerations e.g. re-use and recycling etc to take back furniture that is being replaced, regardless of origin, for sustainable forward processing e.g. through the Supplier’s own processes, utilising Suppliers on Lot 2, or others that offer similar standard service. Providing a traceability/confirmation report to Customers

• Value: £8M

Items within the scope of the Lot title. It is anticipated there may be a large element of design/customisation, and collaborative working with the Customer’s internal departments and/or works contractors. Services to include but not limited to: • product design, space planning, drawings, project management, and after-sales support • preventative and/or reactive maintenance, including training of Customer’s staff to self-maintain where possible. • circular economy considerations e.g. re-use and recycling etc to take back furniture that is being replaced, regardless of origin, for sustainable forward processing e.g. through the Supplier’s own processes, utilising Suppliers on Lot 2, or others that offer similar standard service. Providing a traceability/confirmation report to Customers

• Value: £2M

This Lot is intended for furniture suitable for cafe/restaurant style spaces, items within the scope of the Lot title including but not limited to tables, chairs, sofas etc. The supplier would be expected to be able to offer a range of furniture to complement the cafe/restaurant design, that would be expected to aesthetically differ from the Lot 3 office furniture, being more similar to domestic style furniture to encourage the customer to linger, but still suitable for a commercial/high-throughflow environment. Services to include but not limited to: •product design, space planning, drawings, project management, and after-sales support •circular economy considerations e.g. re-use and recycling etc to take back furniture that is being replaced, regardless of origin, for sustainable forward processing e.g. through the Supplier’s own processes, utilising Suppliers on Lot 2, or others that offer similar standard service. Providing a traceability/confirmation report to Customers

• Value: £2M

This Lot is intended for furniture suitable for student accommodation, hybrid use, break-out spaces etc, Items within the scope of the Lot title, including but not limited to dining tables, chairs, sofas etc. The supplier would be expected to be able to offer a range of furniture styles/themes to complement the interior design, and expected to aesthetically differ from the Lot 3 office furniture, being more similar to domestic style furniture Services to include but not limited to: •product design, space planning, drawings, project management, and after-sales support •circular economy considerations e.g. re-use and recycling etc to take back furniture that is being replaced, regardless of origin, for sustainable forward processing e.g. through the Supplier’s own processes, utilising Suppliers on Lot 2, or others that offer similar standard service. Providing a traceability/confirmation report to Customers

• Value: £833K

This Lot is intended for 'social' furniture suitable for outdoor spaces on campus, items within the scope of the Lot title including but not limited to weather resistant fixed and/or moveable tables, chairs, canopies/umbrellas etc. Services to include but not limited to: •product design, space planning, drawings, project management, and after-sales support •circular economy considerations e.g. re-use and recycling etc to take back furniture that is being replaced, regardless of origin, for sustainable forward processing e.g. through the Supplier’s own processes, utilising Suppliers on Lot 2, or others that offer similar standard service. Providing a traceability/confirmation report to Customers

• Value: £2M

This Lot acknowledges the existence of a dedicated market for supply and installation of specialist ergonomic furniture and associated services, and is separated to enable Customers to contract directly with the Supplier without the overheads connected to possibly sub-contracting as part of a larger/wider refurbishment project. Items within the scope of the Lot title, eg: • Sit/Stand Desks, Tables, Workstations • Chairs Services to include but not limited to: • Equality Act / ergonomic product and workplace assessments • product design, space planning, drawings, project management, and after-sales support • circular economy considerations e.g. re-use and recycling etc to take back furniture that is being replaced, regardless of origin, for sustainable forward processing e.g. through the Supplier’s own processes, utilising Suppliers on Lot 2, or others that offer similar standard service. Providing a traceability/confirmation report to Customers