AwardedAwarded 24 July 2026

Framework for the Provision of Furniture

In brief

University of Exeter awarded furniture work to Wagstaff Bros Limited, Bof Group Limited and Back Care Solutions Limited and 5 others on 24 July 2026.

It is a framework worth up to £20,000,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 20 April 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

The University of Exeter is seeking to establish a multi-lot furniture framework to support the supply and installation of ongoing development, refurbishment, and operational needs of its academic, residential, and professional services estate.

Who won

Winner	Value	Dates
Wagstaff Bros Limited (SME) Bof Group Limited (SME) 21 bids received	£10,000,000	Awarded 1 May 2026 24 July 2026 to 24 September 2026
Wagstaff Bros Limited (SME) Back Care Solutions Limited (SME) 21 bids received	£500,000	Awarded 1 May 2026
Race Furniture Limited (SME) Auditoria Services Limited (SME) 21 bids received	£2,500,000	Awarded 1 May 2026
FMS Interior Services Ltd (SME) Bedcare Ltd (SME) 21 bids received	£1,500,000	Awarded 1 May 2026
FMS Interior Services Ltd (SME) Bishops Beds (SME) 21 bids received	£500,000	Awarded 1 May 2026
Wagstaff Bros Limited (SME) 21 bids received	£1,500,000	Awarded 1 May 2026
Wagstaff Bros Limited (SME) 21 bids received	£500,000	Awarded 1 May 2026
Wagstaff Bros Limited (SME) 21 bids received	£500,000	Awarded 1 May 2026
Wagstaff Bros Limited (SME) 21 bids received	£500,000	Awarded 1 May 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

24 February 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 016421-2026
1 May 2026Contract award notice · UK6, notice 040492-2026
10 September 2026Contract details notice · UK7, notice 085923-2026

About the buyer

University of ExeterLast 12 months

Procurements

276

Awards

148

Suppliers it has used most for furniture

Auditoria Services Limited1 contract
Back Care Solutions Limited1 contract
Bedcare Ltd1 contract
Bishops Beds1 contract
Bof Group Limited1 contract

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From notice 016421-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 24 February 2026, last updated 10 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.