Furniture tenders and contracts in the North West
There are 6 live furniture tenders in the North West right now, from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder. This page covers office furniture, school furniture and seating contracts from councils, the NHS and other public buyers. Below is what buyers are asking for, so you can see whether you qualify before you spend hours bidding.
01What buyers ask for
From the 6 live furniture tenders in the North West we have read so far.
- Minimum turnover
- Rarely stated in the notice
- Contract length
- Typically 4 years
- Suitable for SMEs
- 4 of 6 flagged by the buyer
- Frameworks & DPS
- 2 of 6
02Live furniture tenders in the North West
- Cirrus Consortium Materials Supply FrameworkCirrus Consortium c/o Coastline Housing LimitedNorth East +10Not statedCloses 14 daysFramework
- The Supply of Commercial Refrigeration and Freezer EquipmentLancashire County CouncilNorth West£400kCloses 18 daysSME
- Provision of Linen and Laundry ServicesLancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustNorth West£1.2m–23mCloses 23 daysSME
- Public Rights of Way: Supply of Gates & FittingsWorcestershire County CouncilNorth East +8£350kCloses 25 days
- National Framework Agreement for Total Food ManagementCOUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUSTNorth West£45mCloses 35 daysFrameworkSME
- PRO005124 – Works – Dynamic Market – Building, Operations, Labour & Trade ServicesUnited Utilities Water LimitedNorth WestNot statedCloses 2970 daysSME
03Who is buying
- Cirrus Consortium c/o Coastline Housing Limited 1 live tender
- Lancashire County Council 1 live tender
- Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust 1 live tender
- Worcestershire County Council 1 live tender
- COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST 1 live tender
04Furniture contracts: common questions
How many furniture tenders are live in the North West?
6 right now, from 6 public buyers, with 1 closing in the next 14 days. We bring together notices from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder and refresh this page every hour.
What do buyers ask for in furniture contracts?
Few notices state a minimum turnover; it is usually set out in the tender documents. Most requirements sit in the tender documents rather than the notice, so check the pack before you bid.
Can a small business win furniture contracts?
Often, yes. 4 of the 6 live tenders in the North West are marked by the buyer as suitable for small businesses, and 2 are frameworks or dynamic purchasing systems (approved supplier lists that buyers then order from). Smaller lots and lower-value contracts are usually the best place to start. Check the minimum turnover and insurance first, as those are the checks that rule most bids out.
05Expert notes: Goods & equipment
Goods are often bought through frameworks run by central purchasing bodies, with call-offs for specific needs. Price, delivery terms and product specifications usually decide it; check whether the buyer expects you on a framework first.
From the tenderITT tender experts. New to tendering? Read how to search Find a Tender, how to register on the Central Digital Platform and our Invitation to Tender guide.