Award

Provision for Fire Retardant Beddings and Nightwear

ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

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12 Jan 2026 at 17:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service (RBFRS) has successfully concluded the procurement process for the provision of fire retardant bedding and nightwear, intended to support their Safe and Well programme aimed at protecting vulnerable community members. The procurement, classified under the industry category of "Textile fabrics and related items" (CPV 19200000), was conducted through a selective call-off from the National Framework Agreement (C5682) managed by West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority. The contract, valued at £80,000, has been awarded to Thomas Kneale & Co Ltd. The contract period runs from 21st April 2025 to 20th April 2029, with delivery to the postcode RG31 7SD, Reading, England. This stage of the procurement is marked as complete with the official award notice published on 12th January 2026.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the production and supply of fire retardant textiles and similar goods. Ideal participants would include small to medium-sized enterprises that can offer high-quality, reliable products at competitive prices, especially those familiar with servicing public sector framework agreements. By participating in such contracts, businesses can enhance their growth potential within the public procurement sector, building a strong track record that may appeal to future procurement processes conducted by RBFRS and other similar public authorities.

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Notice Title

Provision for Fire Retardant Beddings and Nightwear

Notice Description

In alignment with Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service's (RBFRS) ongoing commitment to protecting vulnerable members of the community, the Service has recognised that supplying fire retardant bedding and nightwear plays a critical role in mitigating the risk of fire among the vulnerable community members. RBFRS has opted to procure these items through the National Framework Agreement for the Supply and Delivery of Safe and Well equipment (C5682) established by West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority. RBFRS determined that Thomas Kneale & Co Ltd continues to provide the best combination of quality, reliability, and value for the Service's Safe and Well programme. The Framework offers standardised specifications, competitive pricing, and efficient call-off arrangements, supporting RBFRS's commitment to safeguarding vulnerable community members through the provision of high-quality fire retardant products.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce84004c-88d6-43b4-a1b7-70c4a41aaadc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

19200000 - Textile fabrics and related items

39512000 - Bed linen

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2025 - 20 Apr 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
Rahul Venu
Contact Email
venur@rbfrs.co.uk
Contact Phone
07768034856

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG31 7SD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Tilehurst Birch Copse
Westminster Constituency
Reading West and Mid Berkshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOMAS KNEALE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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