How to win: Provision of 24/7 Chairs and Associated Services

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Framework for the supply, delivery, installation, maintenance, repair and associated support services relating to 24/7 Chairs. Full Specification available as at Document 2 (Scope and Specification). This Framework will supply 24/7 Chairs, to primarily Signallers, Electrical and Route Controllers (the ‘Users’), who have roles where a large proportion of their working day (12-hour shifts) is interacting with Visual Display Units (VDU) equipment from a seated posture. It is important to ensure that the correct seating is provided to Users from a health and safety, durability and comfort perspective to prevent user injury or discomfort. Network Rail intends to appoint a single national supplier to provide an end-to-end solution for: - Supply of 24/7 rated ergonomic chairs via a managed core catalogue - National delivery across England, Wales and Scotland - Installation and assembly (free of charge on larger orders) - Asset management including: Annual Maintenance, Repair under supplier warranty and beyond. - Removal and responsible reuse or recycling of redundant chairs - Catalogue access via Network Rail Oracle iProcurement - Ongoing account management, reporting and continu

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