Furniture tenders and contracts in Scotland
There are 7 live furniture tenders in Scotland 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 7 live furniture tenders in Scotland we have read so far.
- Minimum turnover
- Rarely stated in the notice
- Contract length
- Typically 4 years
- Suitable for SMEs
- 1 of 7 flagged by the buyer
- Frameworks & DPS
- 4 of 7
Insurance
- Employer's liability usually £5m (asked for in 1 of 7)
- Public liability usually £5m (asked for in 1 of 7)
02Live furniture tenders in Scotland
- Cirrus Consortium Materials Supply FrameworkCirrus Consortium c/o Coastline Housing LimitedNorth East +10Not statedCloses 14 daysFramework
- Supply, Delivery, Installation and Disposal of Scottish Welfare Fund ItemsMidlothian CouncilScotland£180k–1.8mCloses 15 days
- The Supply of PE Pipes and FittingsScottish WaterScotland£3m–33mCloses 19 daysFramework
- Injection Equipment ParaphernaliaThe Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland)Scotland£4mCloses 24 days
- Refurbishment and Modernisation (RM4S) - Scotland Framework AgreementLHC Procurement GroupScotland£900k–900mCloses 46 daysFrameworkSME
- Bespoke and specialist exhibition display production design & fitout servicesRoyal Botanic Garden EdinburghScotlandNot statedCloses Not stated
- Supply, Delivery and Installation of Office FurnitureScottish Police AuthorityScotlandNot statedCloses Not statedFramework
03Who is buying
- Cirrus Consortium c/o Coastline Housing Limited 1 live tender
- Midlothian Council 1 live tender
- Scottish Water 1 live tender
- The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland) 1 live tender
- LHC Procurement Group 1 live tender
04Furniture contracts: common questions
How many furniture tenders are live in Scotland?
7 right now, from 7 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. The insurance named most often is employer's liability at around £5m. 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. 1 of the 7 live tenders in Scotland are marked by the buyer as suitable for small businesses, and 4 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.