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tel: 01362 869000 fax: 01362 861003 e-mail: [email protected] web: www.ifcoffice.com

Independent Furniture Contracts Ltd

Index of Contents

Table of Contents Company Profile- Independent Furniture Contracts Ltd ..............................................................................2

Our Manufacturing Partners .........................................................................................................................3

The Manufacturers .......................................................................................................................................3

EBORCRAFT LTD (Veneered Desking)............................................................................................................4

OCEE DESIGN (Seating) .................................................................................................................................5

SCREENS AT WORK (Screen Partitions) .........................................................................................................6

TRIUMPH (Steel Storage) ..............................................................................................................................7

ACCESSORY BITS LTD (CPU Holders etc) .......................................................................................................8

Miscellaneous ...............................................................................................................................................9

Project- Intelligence Fusion Centre- RAF Molesworth ............................................................................... 10

USAF Testimonials ...................................................................................................................................... 11

Our Installation & Relocation Teams ......................................................................................................... 13

IFC Product and Services Range ................................................................................................................. 14

The Product Range- .................................................................................................................................... 14

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Company Profile- Independent Furniture Contracts Ltd

Independent Furniture Contracts Ltd (IFC) has been established in East Anglia for over 15 years,

initially as a business partnership and then as a limited company.

A part of its success has been generated by its involvement with the USAF and local companies over

the last 15 years and we currently have working relationships with a number of these, regularly

securing a variety of furniture contracts along with day to day purchases for individual requirements.

As an example, we have in the last few years been awarded a number of large contracts for the Joint

Analysis Centre at RAF Molesworth, which have been successfully installed.

One of these was the new NATO headquarters, the Intelligence Fusion Centre, on the Molesworth base. Please feel free to contact Jeff Malcolm on 01480 847006, email- [email protected] for feedback on this project.

IFC have the support of large British manufacturers, from where we source the majority of the

furniture items we supply. We resist, where possible, the temptation to purchase alternatives from

outside the UK. This guarantees quality of product, continuity, and speedy response in the event of

an unlikely problem.

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Our Manufacturing Partners

The Manufacturers

OFQUEST LTD based in Oxfordshire which is their

manufacturing base and where we purchase the majority of our MFC

desking and associated items. Their website is http://www.ofquest.co.uk/

Ofquest Statement “Ofquest Group is a market leading British office furniture manufacturer. Our manufacturing heritage stretches back over 30 years. In that time we have been leaders in the field, anticipating the changing trends in the ways of working and technological advances.

Tangent, our long established brand, specialises in the design of pioneering desking systems such as

world's renowned 80:80. www.tangentfurniture.co.uk.

Ofquest and Tangent have the same route to market, selling products through a carefully selected

dealer network nationwide.

Our modern manufacturing facility is located in Chalgrove, Oxfordshire. All our products are

manufactured to the highest standards with rigorous quality control system in place accredited with

ISO 9001.

We are committed to protecting the environment and avoiding waste. Our environmental

management systems have been certified to ISO 14001. We have made large savings in energy

consumption by heating the factory almost entirely with our waste materials. “

http://www.ofquest.co.uk/

www.tangentfurniture.co.uk

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EBORCRAFT LTD (Veneered Desking) who are

based in Yorkshire provide our veneered executive desking,

conference and boardroom tables and bespoke veneered products. Their website is

http://www.eborcraft.co.uk/

Eborcraft Statement “Eborcraft is a well-established manufacturer of wood veneer office furniture, founded in 1895.

Today, we use the latest machinery and CNC technology, combined with a traditional hand finished

touch, to create fine pieces of high quality furniture for the modern office.

Our state-of-the-art cutting, drilling, assembly and finishing processes means we can be flexible in

our design and production.”

http://www.eborcraft.co.uk/

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OCEE DESIGN (Seating) of Northampton who supply the

majority of our seating, and offer a wide portfolio of seating products

for all situations. Their website is http://www.oceedesign.com/

OCEE Design’s Statement “OCEE Design Ltd (formerly Office Chairman Ltd) is an independently owned UK company.

The company was established in 1990 and currently employs over 50 people at our showroom and

manufacturing plant in Northamptonshire. In the heart of the country, at the crossroads of several

major transport links and only an hour from the capital, our location is ideal for efficient nationwide

distribution.

We are also pleased to announce that we now have a London based showing.

Over the past 20 years we have gained an enviable reputation in the commercial and office furniture

market for quality and efficiency.

We recognise that our customer’s productivity, quality, employee retention and business success are

positively affected by creative workplace design.

As such we have invested in some of the best designers in Europe creating innovative seating

solutions, that not only look good, but inspire and motivate whilst providing comfort and support.

Engineering affordable as well as desirable design

led product is now a core value embedded in

OCEE design’s future vision.

Quality and Production

The key to creating affordability is our continual

investment in lean manufacturing processes to

promote efficiency and consistently high quality.

OCEE design’s production processes and systems

are accredited to ISO9001 (design) and ISO14001

(environmental) standards. In addition, all our

products are designed to meet current strength

and durability standards including BS5459 where

applicable. “

http://www.oceedesign.com/

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SCREENS AT WORK (Screen Partitions)

of Haverhill, Suffolk who provide the screen partition

solutions for every situation. They supply a vast range of

standard sizes along with bespoke solutions. Their

website is http://www.screensatwork.co.uk/

Screens at Work Statement. “Screens at Work is an established company which manufactures a variety of screens for some of the

largest and most prestigious organisations in the UK.

Our clients range from banks and building societies to airlines, software houses, recruitment

consultants, advertising agencies and manufacturers.

To meet their diverse needs and the ever increasing demand for employee-centric work

environments we are constantly evolving our products, always with a passion for design and keen

eye for detail that has earned us an excellent reputation for quality and service.

At Screens at Work we have over 15 years experience in helping our clients make the best of their

office space.”

http://www.screensatwork.co.uk/

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TRIUMPH (Steel Storage) provide IFC with a flexible and

durable metal storage solution. Their website is

http://www.triumphstorage.com

Triumph’s Statement “Working with Triumph Project Management and Logistics

Triumph brings an in depth understanding of key performance requirements on any major project.

The combination of price, specification and time are crucial to any project’s success. Triumph knows

that clients should never be compromised in any one of these areas, if a project is to be delivered on

plan, on time, and to budget

Environmental Policy

Triumph also recognises that environmental concerns are an integral part of any business activity

today. We are committed to a programme of continuous improvement to prevent pollution, and

reduce consumption of resources generated in the course of our business. Active policies of

recycling and reuse of waste are promoted wherever possible. Triumph uses UK raw materials,

sourced locally - and combines these with a specially designed distribution system to reduce the

product’s carbon footprint as much as possible

Health and Safety

Triumph is fully compliant with all aspects of Health and Safety at work - not only for its own

employees, but also for all of the

products it delivers and installs for its

customers

Standards

Triumph rigorously tests every single one

of its products against all applicable

British and European standards

Our Pedigree

Triumph today is one of the UK’s most

established and successful names in the

furniture and storage equipment

business. For over six decades, the

company has been behind a truly

comprehensive range of steel furniture.

Our reputation has turned on technical

and design expertise, reliability and

service. Our consistent, long term

commitment to high quality business

practices, has led to Triumph’s long term

success”

http://www.triumphstorage.com/

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ACCESSORY BITS LTD (CPU Holders etc) in

Northamptonshire have provided all our electrical components and desk

accessories for a number of years, and are extremely responsive to our

demands, offering a wealth of expertise. Their website is

http://www.accessorybits.co.uk/

Accessory Bits Ltd Statement “Formed in 2003, Accessory Bits Ltd (ABL) have fast been recognised by major Office Furniture

Manufacturers and Dealers as a reliable and competitive supplier. Our thorough understanding of

this complex and demanding market sector sets us apart from our competitors.

Our unique position within the market allows us to respond effectively to customer demands and

utilise our flexibility to great effect – we care greatly about our customers and will do everything

possible to meet their requirements. Our streamlined operation costs are kept to a minimum, this

ensures that we do not have to sacrifice quality to bring you products at competitive prices.

Quality

All Power Modules and cables are manufactured to BS 5733 and certified, this enables the

requirements of BS 6396 to be met when installed and tested correctly. We also utilise ISO 9000

approved factories so ensuring a consistent level of quality.

Service

Our warehouse in Wellingborough Northamptonshire, is centrally positioned and geared to provide

an excellent service that is backed by an award winning

carrier service. Flexibility and desire are key words to our

approach to Service, we maintain a high level of flexibility

and a keen desire to provide customers with the service

that they deserve. Our success is built on service, we hold

large stocks to provide the most efficient service possible.

Environment

ABL are aware of our obligations to our customers to

provide the complete solution - including the

environmental impact that our products make. We are

proud to announce that the Company has been

registered with the Environment Agency under the new

W.E.E.E (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment)

regulations under registration No WEE/JD0067TX. This

means that we fully comply with this latest development

in caring for the environment and ensures that we are

able to support our customers all the way to the end of

the products life. “

http://www.accessorybits.co.uk/

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AUTOGRAPHICS is our internal/ external graphics partner, who has

worked on a number of projects with IFC. The most impressive is the

external signage and the internal entrance display provided to the

Intelligence Fusion Centre. Please see sample images of this project

below.

Miscellaneous With every installation there are miscellaneous items, which are provided from our library of

manufacturers covering, so far, every request made of us.

All the manufacturers that we use adhere to the relevant testing and British Standards required.

All products supplied would have a minimum of 5 years manufacturing warranty unless otherwise advised.

Something Different- A fully fitted and installed gaming room including wall graphics.

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Project- Intelligence Fusion Centre- RAF

Molesworth

In 2008 IFC completed a project which we were very proud to be involved in, The Intelligence Fusion

Centre at RAF Molesworth.

Over a period of time we worked very closely with their project team, headed up by Jeff Malcolm

and we became a valued part of the team. Service and Flexibility were important contributions by

IFC to ensure we were able to accommodate the demanding requirements made to accommodate

such a high profile organisation.

We would urge you to contact Jeff Malcolm on 01480 847006, who can give you an independent and

firsthand account of our performance throughout.

The range of services and products which IFC have provided over and above our general furniture

included:

Relocation Service into new offices

Full Graphics package for the internal and external signage

Glass display showcases

Wardrobe units/ rails- mobile and fixed

Library and reference products

Conference Lecterns

Whiteboards/ Notice boards

As an independent company, IFC can bring together the best of British Manufacturing companies to

provide the complete solution to satisfy the client’s needs. Co-ordination of all these products and

services are managed by IFC ensuring a seamless installation programme throughout. We, unlike

some larger companies, are not restricted to a single source supply chain.

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USAF Testimonials

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Our Installation & Relocation Teams

IFC use a highly professional and proficient company for these services, Quest

Office Services Ltd. They have worked very closely with us during the Intelligence

Fusion Centre’s internal relocation and the installation of their new furniture and

on many other projects on a daily basis. Quest’s website is

http://www.questinstall.co.uk.

Below is Quests statement of intent.

“Planning and preparing for an office move is unfamiliar for most people. To make your move a

stress-free experience, Quest Office Services Ltd offers a complete relocation service with effective

planning from the first initial contact through to completion.

With our history of installing high quality office furniture and laboratory benching systems across a

broad spectrum of businesses, our team has the training and expertise to suit your relocation

requirements, a service which very few relocation companies can offer. This gives us an excellent

grounding when dismantling and reassembling furniture, in addition our team of fitters carry a full

set of tools and spare components to carry out any necessary remedial work.

All our fitters are fully trained in Health & Safety and are holders of the CSCS card. A site supervisor,

who is trained in First Aid, will be assigned to larger projects

Our experience of many successful business relocations each year means that we understand the

issues faced by businesses on the move. Our Clients range from Solicitors to Pharmaceutical

Companies through to both Military & Civilian security services.

Whether the move is in the same building, across

town or further afield, our relocation service

ensures that we have the expertise and

resources to plan and implement the most

effective move to ensure business continuity for

you, your staff and your organisation.

At Quest Office Services Ltd we are here to help

with every step and make your move hassle free.

We pride ourselves in ensuring our client's needs

are paramount throughout the relocation

process.”

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IFC Product and Services Range

The Product Range-

We provide a wide range of furniture and associated items which include the following products and

areas.

DESKING- System Furniture, Executive Desking, Call Centre Furniture, Classroom/ Flip Screen

Desks

SEATING- Task/ Operator, Managerial/ Executive, Meeting/ Conference – Boardroom,

Reception, Back care/ 24hour, Industrial & Technical

SCREENING & PARTITIONING- Desk Mounted Screens, Floor Standing Screens, Mobile

Portable Partitioning, Wire Managed Screens

STORAGE - Filing Cabinets, Cupboards/ Side Filers, Lockers, Wall storage, Library shelving,

Fire Resistant Cabinets

TABLES- Meeting/ Conference rooms, Boardrooms, Folding/ Stacking

PRESENTATION PRODUCTS- OHP Screens, Presentation Cabinets, Media Wall, AV Systems,

Wall Rail Systems, Whiteboard/ Notice Boards, Display Cases/ Lecterns

LEISURE PRODUCTS- Canteen/ Fast food seating, Bistro/ Restaurant Areas, Breakout areas,

Concourse/ Theatre Seating, Staging

BESPOKE- Control Room Furniture, Receptions/ Boardrooms

MISC- Graphic Design Solutions, Signage, Silk Planters, Mailroom products, Desk accessories,

Outdoor Shelters, Flyscreens & Window blinds

SERVICES- Site Surveys, Filing Surveys, Space Planning, CAD Drawings

Services Offered- All the projects awarded to IFC are treated with extreme care. We realise the

importance of them to the end user and to the future of IFC. When a contract is awarded to IFC we

visit the relevant site to discuss the project with the end user and contracting department to ensure

that all parties are satisfied with the products being supplied. The area for furnishing is measured in

detail and a 2D drawing is produced showing all relevant furniture items. 3D drawings and renders

are also provided where necessary.

The speed of the service is dependent on the required delivery date but attention to detail is always

high on the list of priorities.

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