DOF - Office Portering Service and Short-term Storage of Furniture for Department of Finance Properties Division
The contract covers office furniture portering and short-term furniture storage for the Department of Finance (DoF) Properties Division estate across Northern Ireland. The buyer is a Northern Ireland government department responsible for public administration and the management of its property estate, which includes office locations ranging from small sites to major facilities accommodating more than 1,000 staff. The appointed single supplier will provide furniture movement and portering services, together with secure short-term storage of furniture, throughout DoF-owned or managed properties, supporting office changes and ensuring workplaces meet operational and legal requirements. The initial contract duration and estimated value have not been published; the tender documentation states that two optional extension periods of up to 24 months each may be available. Delivery regions are not separately specified beyond the Properties Division office estate throughout Northern Ireland. The critical qualification requirement is that the successful bidder must be able to deliver both the portering and furniture storage services as a single supplier across the estate in accordance with the tender specification.
Buyer: Department of Finance. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 23 Sept 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £825k
- Bids close: 26 Oct 2026
- Location: Northern Ireland, Belfast
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Contract period: 1 Feb 2027 to 31 Jan 2030
- Category: Portering services (98341120)
From the official notice
The Department of Finance (DoF) Properties Division (PD) Estate comprises properties distributed throughout Northern Ireland. These properties vary in size and operational capacity, ranging from small office locations to major office facilities accommodating in excess of 1,000 staff. A major requirement of Properties Division is to ensure that all staff are able to conduct their work and business in offices and buildings that meet with the user needs and comply with all legal requirements. In order to meet this requirement, the Department of Finance has identified a need to provide an office furniture portering service and a short-term furniture storage service for the PD Office Estate. The Buyer requires a single supplier to provide an office furniture portering and furniture storage service throughout its own property and estate buildings. Suppliers should refer to the Specification Schedule for full detail on the requirements of this contract.
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 26 Oct 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £825k.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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