Universal Office Solutions

Universal Office Solutions: office furniture with design, delivery and installation

Universal Office Solutions Ltd is a privately-owned family business with its head office in Crediton, Devon, and a distribution depot in Elland, West Yorkshire. It presents itself as one of the UK's leading suppliers of office furniture, seating, storage and filing cabinets, offering a comprehensive service that covers everything from design and supply to delivery and installation. The company has over 40 years of combined experience in the office furniture industry.

Product catalogue

The company's catalogue is organised into several main categories:

• Desks and workstations: includes work desks, meeting tables and training tables. Notable are the bench desking solutions with cable management trays and risers, three leg designs, fixed or sliding tops and a wide variety of wood finishes. It also offers Sit & Stand height adjustable furniture in four widths, two frames and five finishes.
• Seating: ergonomic and design office chairs, with models such as the Papillon chair (designed by Claudio Bellini, with customisable shell, base and upholstery), the Scirocco mesh chair (with adjustable lumbar support, seat depth control and synchronised movement), the Cyrus range (contoured one-piece shell, available in six configurations), the Fuji range (high back chair for meetings and waiting areas, with multiple leg styles and frame colours), the Jet range (multipurpose seating for education, cafeterias, conference rooms, seminar halls and healthcare environments) and the Arc 4 Leg chair (also multipurpose).
• Occasional and meeting tables: tables for boardrooms and work areas.
• Storage: secure personal storage solutions, with colour, height and width options to suit every environment. It also offers educational storage, including tray storage, classroom tables and chairs, exam desks, computer workstations, project tables, display and presentation storage, art and paper storage, book storage and bean bags.
• Reception: furniture for reception areas.
• Café/Bistro: chairs and tables for hospitality and outdoor spaces, selected for their quality, style and durability.
• Accessories: accessories for office equipment.
• Site office: solutions for offices in construction environments.

In addition, the catalogue includes the Universal, Platinum Collection, Maestro 25, Trinity and Educational ranges, along with the Cyrus, Papillon, Scirocco, Fuji, Simoon and Jet seating collections. The Simoon range offers pre-configured booths with comfortable seating and integral tables for 2, 4 or 6 people, with integrated power options and modern finishes.

Planning, design and installation services

The company supports the client throughout the entire process, from requesting a quote to final installation. Its services include:

• Space planning: analysis and organisation of the available space to create effective and practical work environments.
• CAD design: 2D, 3D and 3D rendered drawings to graphically visualise the desired office, produced by highly qualified CAD designers.
• Site visits: the sales team can advise by phone or email, or arrange a free site visit to discuss requirements face to face.
• Delivery: own fleet of vehicles allowing flexibility in delivery dates and ensuring furniture arrives in good condition anywhere in the UK.
• Installation: free assembly and installation of any supplied product, carried out by an experienced team of installers, leaving the equipment ready for use.
• Aftercare: customer service and problem resolution.

The company also applies an environmental policy that includes the removal of all packaging and its return to depots for recycling.

Clients and projects

Universal Office Solutions has supplied projects for a variety of clients, including major construction companies, home builders, schools and colleges, and commercial offices of all sizes. The company offers nationwide delivery and installation across the UK.

Presence and structure

The company operates from its head office in Crediton, Devon, and has a distribution depot in Elland, West Yorkshire. The head office is located at Marsh Road, Lords Meadow Trading Estate, Crediton, Devon EX17 1EU. The northern distribution depot is at Unit 4 Heathfield Business Park, Heathfield Street, Elland, Halifax, Yorkshire HX5 9AE.

Locations and premises

Local Head Office: Marsh Road, Lords Meadow Trading Estate, Crediton, Devon EX17 1EU · Phone: 01363 775411 · Opening Times: Monday to Friday: 8:30 - 17:30

Local Northern Depot: Unit 4 Heathfield Business Park, Heathfield Street, Elland, Halifax, Yorkshire HX5 9AE · Phone: 01422 311276