Furniture, White Goods and Electrical Appliance CUAFWE2024

Contractors appointed to this category are approved to supply furniture in the sub-categories outlined in the Who Supplies What section of this guide. Furniture offered includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Category B covers domestic and some commercial appliances, including, but not limited to, the white goods and appliances listed below:

Standalone plug and play equipment such as televisions and sound equipment may be provided, however Audio-Visual equipment is out of scope.

Category C provides an avenue to assess and redistribute goods in scope of Categories A and B.

Suppliers on this Category manage the redistribution of existing assets, such as furniture and white goods, to various recipients including other agencies, Not-for-Profits (NFPs), community groups, and charities.

Contractors within this category offer:

• advisory services, including audits of current goods
• feasibility reports that outline potential opportunities
• outcomes in line with the options below
• reporting.

The following Goods are defined as out of scope of this CUA and are not to be supplied through the Head Agreement:

1. Vending machines.
2. Early childhood play equipment and furniture.
3. Audio visual Goods and Services (excluding standalone plug and play equipment like televisions) including, but not limited to:
   • Data and Multimedia Projection Technologies (including Short-throw and Ultra Short-throw Projectors).
   • Interactive Whiteboards and Associated Technologies (including Interactive Projection Technologies, and Touch Screen Display Units).
   • Electronic Whiteboards.
   • Visual Display Units (Commercial Displays).
   • Videoconferencing Goods.
4. Commercial coffee machines and supply arrangements.

The CUA is non-mandatory for State Agencies. Customers may purchase the Goods in accordance with the below specified Buying Rules for Categories A, B and C.

Categories A (Furniture) and B (White Goods and Electrical Appliances)

Category C (Redistribution Solutions)

State Agencies may pick and buy these services, accessing panel members directly.

State agencies should be aware of the following requirements under Western Australian Procurement Rules as they apply to purchases from this CUA.  The below table is a summary of the requirements, and State agencies are encouraged to review the WA Procurement Rules.

Procurement planning

Request development and contract formation

Contract management

Exemption from using this CUA

This contract is non-mandatory, and as such, buyers do not have to use this CUA.

How does this CUA impact on people and planet?

As part of the tender process, contractors on this arrangement have provided details of, and have been evaluated on, the sustainable environmental practises implemented by their organisation.

The intent of Panel C (Redistribution Solutions) is to provide end-of-useful-life opportunities to avoid items within the scope of the CUA going to landfill. Please do not hesitate to reach out to the contract manager for further information.

Which contractors supply what goods/services?

This matrix table provides an overview of contractors under the CUA and the goods and services they have been contracted to provide.

Pricing

Pricing for Category A (Furniture) and B (White Goods and Electrical Appliances) is based on a minimum discount off the list price offered by the contractors.

Pricing for these categories can be obtained via the contractors’ websites listed in the contractor profiles at the bottom of this page, or by contacting them directly.

Pricing for Category C (Redistribution Solutions) is available in the Pricing Schedule.

Payment by purchasing card

The government purchasing card offers a quick and convenient method of payment allowing goods and services to be efficiently purchased.

Always remember to inform the contractor that you will be paying by government purchasing card, at the time of ordering the product or service, and ensure they clearly understand that they must send the tax invoice directly to you, the cardholder.

Buying tips:

• Before you buy, consider the end-of-life and/or recyclability of the goods you are purchasing.
• Consider Category C (Redistribution Solutions) when purchasing from Category A (Furniture) or B (White Goods and Electrical Appliances).
• Consider Category C in relation to the items you are replacing with your current purchase AND in relation to the end-of-useful-life of the items you are currently purchasing.
• Buy from the standard range of furniture and finishes offered as changing finishes and colours can result in significant price increases.
• All categories feature more than one supplier, so get quotes to ensure you are getting what you need for the best available price.
• Volume discounts apply to most products. Be sure to discuss these with the Contractor to confirm final price details.
• Make sure you have allowed plenty of time for your purchases to be delivered. Rushing an order and requiring shorter lead times may incur extra costs.

Step by step buying process

• Follow the Buying Rules when making your purchase.
• When reaching out to contractors for pricing, clearly identify yourself as a CUA buyer.
• Follow the contractor’s ordering instructions as per the Contractor Details section.
• Ensure you are receiving your minimum discount (Category A (Furniture) and B (White Goods and Electrical Appliances)), and relevant volume discounts.
• For Category C, ensure you understand the total cost and outcome of the Redistribution Solution you are seeking.

Active contract management pays off

• Check your invoices to ensure the correct price has been charged, before authorising payment.
• Test the market on a regular basis to see what the other contractors on the CUA are offering.
• Monitor service level compliance.
• Document any issues as they arise even if they are resolved. This will assist in ongoing contractor performance management.
• If you are unable to resolve issues, please contact the contract manager.