Supply of high density stacking chairs and dolly/carts

Glastonbury Town CouncilcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-0546c5Procurement Act 2023SME suitableclosed for bids
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Estimated value

£30k

goods

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

11 Jun 2025

Deadline 15 Jul 2025

Description

1. General Description • The high-density stacking chair shall be designed for public and commercial environments such as conference rooms, event halls, and multi-use facilities. The chair must be ergonomic, durable, space-efficient, and easy to handle during setup and storage. • 400 chairs are required as well as the necessary equipment to move 300 of these chairs. 2. Construction Requirements 2.1 Frame • Material: High-strength steel or aluminium tubing. • Finish: Powder-coated or chrome-plated for corrosion resistance and aesthetic durability. • Welding: All joints must be fully welded or securely fastened to ensure structural integrity. 2.2 Seat and Backrest • Material: A durable and wipeable material. Preference will be given to recycled and recyclable materials. • Ergonomics: Contoured for user comfort for long periods. • Colour Options: Range of standard colours required, with optional custom finishes 3. Performance and Durability 3.1 Durability • Must comply with or exceed BS EN16139:2013 level 2: severe contract use 3.3 Floor Protection • Non-marking glides or caps on legs. • Optional ganging clips for connecting multiple chairs securely. 3.4 Stacking Capability • Must stack a minimum of 20 chairs high on a dolly/cart. • Without dolly: minimum of 8-10 chairs high, stable and secure. • Chairs must not damage each other during stacking. 4. Portability and Handling • Chairs must be easy to lift and move by one person. • Stack cart/dolly must be compatible and available as an accessory. 5. Safety and Compliance • Compliant with relevant fire and safety standards. • No sharp edges or pinch points. • Materials must be recyclable or meet sustainability criteria where possible. 6. Warranty • Minimum 3-year warranty covering materials and workmanship under normal public use. 7. Other considerations • The Council will require to see a sample of the proposed chair option(s) to test their comfort. 8. Date of supply • The chairs need to be supplied to site in the month of August, 2025.

Scope

Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-0546c5
Total value
£30,000 excluding VAT
£36,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
15 Jul 2025 to 01 Aug 2025
Main category
goods
CPV classifications
39100000
Contract locations
South West England, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Priceprice60.00%
Aesthetics and comfortThe council will consider the aesthetics of the item - its design and colour options, as well as the comfort of the item.quality20.00%
GuaranteeThe council will consider the length and quality of the items' guarantee.quality5.00%
SustainabilityThe council will consider the materials used in the items' manufacture and options for future recyclability.quality15.00%

Submission & procedure

Enquiry deadline
10 Jul 2025, 10:59 pm
Submission deadline
15 Jul 2025, 10:59 pm
Submission address
https://glastonbury.gov.uk/news/contract-notice-supply-of-high-density-stacking-chairs-and-dolly-carts/
Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Below threshold - open competition