Provision of 24/7 Chairs and Associated Services

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 continuous improvement. Shape
Chair Range:
- Suppliers will be expected to offer a limited core (max 4) and standardised range, including:
- Core 24/7 chair (s) meeting all mandatory requirements
- An enhanced chair exceeding mandatory requirements
- A chair suitable for users with musculoskeletal disorders (MSD)
- Where appropriate, a single chair model may satisfy more than one category and if appropriate two chairs or variants may be offered for the core 24/7 chair.
- A bariatric chair where all elements accommodate weight and size (anticipated to be non-core and low volume) will need to be offered.
Technical & Ergonomic Requirements:
- Chairs must be suitable for continuous 24h our use and comply with relevant standards, including BS 54592 (or ISO equivalent) and have FIRA FS 055 certification or...