At Cairncross Martin, our role is to supply and deliver FF&E – Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment – to interior designer and hotel operator standards and within budget.
Imagine a hotel turned upside down, all the items that fall to the ground are what we supply and deliver. From the knives and forks to the pots and pans to the beds and furniture. And if something sways a bit from its fixture – such as the grand chandeliers in the lobby or the artwork on the wall or the drapery in the guest rooms – we do that too!
Cairncross Martin has developed a unique in-house procurement discipline – The Method – which stipulates 11 working steps to successfully deliver the project starting from Cost Plan to Assets Register.
Our experience with Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E) and Operating Supplies and Equipment (OS&E) procurement has led us to develop this proven process. Using The Method, we can successfully navigate the complexities of procurement for top-end Hotel, Convention & Exhibition Center, Serviced Apartment and Retirement Home projects.
Cairncross Martin was appointed by the developer Lend Lease – for and on behalf of the investor the Schwartz Family Company – to provide FF&E and OS&E procurement services to the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour Hotel project. The hotel comprises 590 guestrooms and suites, an indulgent array of Food & Beverage facilities; state of the art Conferencing facilities and a Fitness Centre.
“Cairncross Martin have impressed us with their advanced preparation which resulted in a major procurement program going to plan and meeting all parties’ expectations. The utilisation of Cairncross Martin recommended China based manufacturers in particular to joinery and loose furniture packages has resulted in a significant saving against approved budgets. Also I was impressed by their ability to source quality product – both FF&E and OS&E – at very competitive rates out of their Asian supplier base. They have shown a commitment throughout to working with my team in particular in the development of tabletops and provision of alternate OS&E brands in an endeavour to secure a best value for money result for and on behalf of my company”.
Dr. Jerry Schwartz, Schwartz Family Company.Cairncross Martin was appointed as the FF&E and OS&E procurement consultant to Atlantis The Royal Hotel on the Palm Jumeirah, Dubai UAE.The Property consists of 795 Guestrooms & Suites, multiple Celebrity Restaurants , Public Area’s, Residential Apartments and Outdoor areas. Considered one of the World’s most ultra-luxury experiential resort - Cairncross Martin’s responsibilities included the procurement of all FF&E and OS&E and the governance and management of budget, ordering, shipping, Logistics and warehousing.
“Cairncross Martin was appointed as the FF&E and OS&E procurement consultant to Atlantis The Royal Dubai located on Palm Jumeirah, Dubai UAE. The resort consists of 795 Guestrooms & Suites, multiple Celebrity Restaurants, Public Areas, Residential Apartments and Outdoor areas. Considered one of the World's most ultra-luxury experiential resorts, Cairncross Martin's responsibilities included the procurement of all FF&E and OS&E and the governance and management of the commercial budget, ordering and shipping. Cairncross Martin was very instrumental in ensuring the completion of the project to the requirements defined. The six onsite personnel; five for FF&E and one for OS&E who were supplemented by Atlantis Dubai Procurement personnel, were dedicated, and exhibited excellent work ethic. They integrated well into the overall team and interacted with all the stakeholders and management providing regular reporting and updates. CCM's Management team provided support as necessary in attending critical meetings.”
Lisanne Bogle, VP procurement - Kerzner InternationalThe Madinat Jumeirah Phase 4 Development is a 436 key 5-star luxury hotel resort located between Mina Al Salam and Al Qasr Hotels. Around the perimeter of a Turtle Lagoon fall several tenant restaurants that are easily accessible to non-resident visitors as well. The new development allows a physical link between the existing Jumeirah resorts on both sides, easily providing hotel guests with access to the greater resort of the Madinat. The architecture of the resort is a soothing visual transition between the Jumeirah Beach Hotel/The Burj Al Arab and Mina Al Salam.
The architecture portrays a contemporary interpretation of the typical Arabian architecture. Many universal Arabian architectural principles were implemented in multiple elements of this project such as in its simplicity, portal composition and screening devices. The resort stands as a distinct masterpiece from its neighbors and has become a new sought after destination with its superlative pool and beach experience.”
“Cairncross Martin were engaged in early 2014, and have completed delivery of the Projects FF&E and OS&E component on time, under budget and under a challenging delivery period. Their ability to work to instruction with my Project team here at Mirage, together with Client Jumeirah, the Interior Designer and the Jumeirah pre-opening team to a pre-determine process being a most notable achievement.”
Grahame Waite, Executive Director, Mirage Leisure and Development Inc.Cairncross Martin Vietnam is proud to have successfully delivered the The Ritz-Carlton Maldives and Patina Maldives, owned by Pontiac Land Group, despite the pandemic challenges and lockdowns worldwide in 2021. The project was designed and delivered within the client's budget, showcasing Cairncross Martin's expertise in delivering tailored procurement solutions even in the most challenging circumstances. “The projects opened Quarters 1 and 2 in 2021 respectively under the most challenging of circumstances given the Covid 19 pandemic and the impact it had on the supply and logistics chain worldwide, in particular the Maldives where the Project was 100% reliant on import of FF&E and OS&E product. Furthermore, the brand standards of the Hotel Operators were retained as were the top end specifications of the Interior Design firms within budget” Benjamin Aw – VP of Design & Planning, Pontiac Land Group.
Cairncross Martin was the FF&E and OS&E procurement agent to the Park Hyatt Bangkok Hotel which opened in 2017. The hotel comprises 222 luxurious guest rooms; top-end facilities, and a world-class Spa and Fitness Center. “We are well pleased with the pro-activity displayed by Cairncross Martin’s team through-out what has been at times a challenging work environment, delivering a world class facility on time under budget with transparent reporting throughout.” “The FF&E designed by Yabu Pushelberg Studio New York has been supplied within budget to the expectation of both the Designer and Park Hyatt Technical Services. All OS&E packages have been delivered on time under budget to stringent Park Hyatt brand standards.”
“We are well pleased with the pro-activity displayed by Cairncross Martin’s Bangkok team through-out what has been at times a challenging work environment. They have proven their ability to manage and govern for and on behalf of us the owning company at all times; net result being a world class facility delivered on time under budget with transparent reporting throughout.”
Naputt Chirathivat, Owners Representative, Central Embassy Bangko