Office furniture
Understand how to purchase office furniture available for Griffith staff. Catalogue items have been pre-selected using the following criteria:
- Ergonomic and safe office chairs certified to AFRDI six level (Australian Furniture Research and Development Institute)
- Strength and durability
- Cost effective and aesthetic
- Preference for independent environmental certification e.g. Green Building tick; Good Earth Choice (GECA)
- Preference for local manufacturers if suitable products are available
How to order
Steps
- Select a furniture model using the descriptions and price guide corresponding to an item
- Select any additional options required
- Select a range of upholstery fabric and colour from the provided list below and proceed to that range on the fabric supplier website
- Obtain price quote/s for your selections from the furniture suppliers listed below. Please see the notes on quotes and orders
- Request a purchase order. Please see the notes on quotes and orders
- Order via Griffith staff portal: Finance Services/Make & Manage a Purchase. Select the Griffith Marketplace tile if a preferred furniture supplier has a price for your item, or the ‘Other Purchases’ tile (also known as Special Requests) if it is not listed on Marketplace
On delivery
- Check your furniture is as ordered and undamaged. Your signature will be recorded by the supplier
- Information regarding the warranty period, details for future orders and item label are placed under the seat
Quote request
Staff are obliged to follow the requirements of University Purchasing Policy.
Staff have online access to rate schedules from preferred suppliers, via Griffith Marketplace, Finance PeopleSoft.
Supply and Place quotes can also be requested directly from preferred suppliers, if in accordance with government purchasing procedures. Contact details are listed at end of each category.
Quotes and orders
When obtaining a quote:
- List the quantity, item description, extra options required and selected finishes (upholstery fabric, laminate and metal powder-coat colour etc.)
- Request an expected lead time for delivery
- Note that quotes for customised furniture may have three to five day turn-around
- Request revised quote as required
- Request quote/s from the supplier that includes the supply & placement of fully assembled items and that packaging to be removed off-site
Purchase order request
- Select 'New Purchase Request'
- Select 'Griffith Marketplace' catalogues or 'Free Text' and enter a pre-assessed quotation
- Provide full address (including building name/number, room number and campus) and contact details for the delivery service so the delivery date can be arranged
- Include a note so supplier contacts you at least one day prior for the delivery arrangements
- Attach relevant quote/s to the purchase request
Design service
For more extensive projects, Campus Life's design service can assist with furniture layouts and selection coordination.
Contact us
General enquiries
Visit Services@Griffith to see the full list of available services.
