Design, Furniture and Appliances 2
Introduction
The Design, Furniture and Appliances 2 Framework is an essential procurement tool managed by NHS Shared Business Services, designed to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of healthcare services within NHS facilities. This framework, which is not a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), is set to run until 7th February 2026. It focuses on providing NHS institutions with access to a wide range of furniture, design, and appliance solutions, facilitating the purchase, hire, reuse, and repair of necessary equipment. The overarching aim of this framework is to assist NHS facilities in achieving their net zero 2040 target by promoting environmentally friendly products and practices.
Context & Use Case
The framework addresses the growing need for NHS facilities to modernize their equipment and interior spaces, which are often outdated and poorly utilized. By offering a structured procurement route, the framework enables NHS organisations to acquire the necessary tools to transform their environments into more efficient, sustainable, and patient-friendly spaces. This includes promoting low-energy products, recyclable packaging, and acoustic interior design solutions that contribute to creating calming environments conducive to patient recovery.
Scope of Services
The Design, Furniture and Appliances 2 Framework is divided into several lots, each catering to specific needs within NHS facilities: 1. Workplace Consultancy and Space Planning 2. Interior Fit Out for Offices, Retail, and Front of House 3. Acoustic Interior Design Solutions 4. Office and Residential Furniture 5. Bariatric and Challenging Environment Furniture 6. Bedside Equipment 7. Storage Solutions and Lockers 8. Early Years and Educational Furniture 9. Ward and Non-Medical Theatre Equipment 10. Blinds, Curtains, and Associated Products 11. Clinical and Domestic White Goods, including Smart Fridges and Mixers 12. Ward Beverage and Regeneration Trolleys 13. Smart Vending and Water Coolers 14. Hire Services for Climate Control, Generators, Tools, Specialist Cleaning Equipment, and Office Furniture 15. One Stop Shop for comprehensive procurement needs
Who Can Apply
The framework is open to a variety of suppliers who can meet the diverse needs outlined in the various lots. Suppliers with expertise in furniture, interior design, appliance provision, and sustainable practices are particularly suitable. Given that this is not a DPS, the application process is not continuously open, and interested suppliers should monitor opportunities for engagement.
Buyer Benefits
For public sector buyers, the Design, Furniture and Appliances 2 Framework offers several advantages. It provides a compliant and streamlined procurement route, ensuring that NHS facilities can access high-quality products and services quickly and competitively. The framework supports the Greening Government Commitment by facilitating the acquisition of sustainable and efficient products, thus providing good value for money. Furthermore, it helps NHS organisations align with broader strategic goals of future-proofing their estates and infrastructure.
Lots
Lot 1: Workplace Consultancy and Space Planning This lot covers consultancy services for workplace design and space planning. Lot 2: Interior Fit Out – Office, Retail and Front of House This lot includes services for interior fit out in office, retail, and front of house environments. Lot 3: Acoustic Interior Design Solutions This lot provides solutions for acoustic interior design. Lot 4: Office and Residential Furniture This lot covers the supply of office and residential furniture. Lot 5: Bariatric Furniture This lot includes furniture designed for bariatric needs. Lot 6: Challenging Environment Furniture This lot provides furniture suitable for challenging environments. Lot 7: Bedside Equipment This lot covers the supply of bedside equipment. Lot 8: Storage Solutions and Lockers This lot includes storage solutions and lockers. Lot 9: Early Years, Educational Furniture This lot provides furniture for early years and educational settings. Lot 10: Ward Equipment This lot covers the supply of ward equipment. Lot 11: Non-Medical Theatre Equipment This lot includes non-medical equipment for theatre settings. Lot 12: Blinds, Curtains & Associated Products This lot covers the supply of blinds, curtains, and associated products. Lot 13: Clinical White Goods, Smart Fridges, Mixers etc. This lot includes clinical white goods, smart fridges, mixers, and related items. Lot 14: White Goods – Domestic This lot covers the supply of domestic white goods. Lot 15: Ward Beverage and Regeneration Trolleys This lot provides trolleys for ward beverage and regeneration purposes. Lot 16: Smart Vending This lot includes smart vending solutions. Lot 17: Water Coolers This lot covers the supply of water coolers. Lot 18: Hire - Climate Control, Heaters, Air-Quality, Dehumidifiers This lot provides hire services for climate control, heaters, air-quality equipment, and dehumidifiers. Lot 19: Hire Generators This lot includes hire services for generators. Lot 20: Tool Hire and Machinery Hire This lot covers the hire of tools and machinery. Lot 21: Hire Specialist Cleaning Equipment This lot provides hire services for specialist cleaning equipment. Lot 22: Hire Office Furniture This lot includes hire services for office furniture. Lot 23: One Stop Shop This lot offers a comprehensive one stop shop service.
Next Steps
Suppliers interested in participating should review the specific requirements of the framework and directly contact NHS Shared Business Services for further details. It is important to understand the scope of services and ensure alignment with the framework’s sustainability goals and procurement standards.
How Biddable Can Help
Biddable assists suppliers in navigating the public sector procurement landscape by offering insights into upcoming frameworks and opportunities. We help suppliers prepare by ensuring they understand the requirements and have visibility into their pipeline, ultimately supporting them in making informed decisions about their participation in frameworks like Design, Furniture and Appliances 2.