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Safe and Well Products- Fire Retardant Bedding & Rubber Mats

GLOUCESTERSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

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20 Nov 2025 at 17:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Gloucestershire Fire & Rescue Service, is focused on the purchase of "Safe and Well Products," specifically fire-retardant bedding and rubber mats. This selective procurement is a call-off from a framework agreement and falls under the goods industry category, with a CPV classification of bed linen. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded to Thomas Kneale & Co Ltd. The contract, valued at £45,000, is for the South West region of the United Kingdom and has a contract period from 13th October 2025 to 12th October 2029.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), especially those capable of supplying fire-retardant materials. Businesses specialising in the production or distribution of bedding, throws, blankets, mattress toppers, and rubber mats will find this contract particularly aligned with their expertise. Engaging with such contracts can enhance visibility and credibility within the public safety sector, paving the way for future opportunities within similar frameworks managed by public safety and fire services.

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Notice Title

Safe and Well Products- Fire Retardant Bedding & Rubber Mats

Notice Description

Call off contract from West Midland Fire Service Framework - Supply and Delivery of Safe and Well Equipment Ref: C568. (Find a tender ref: 2024/S 000-039448) Lot 1: Fire-retardant bedding, throws, blankets, mattress toppers, and soft furnishings and Lot 6: Fire-retardant rubber mats,

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c379a464-c288-4ed3-a350-bac6dd8b29f4
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

39512000 - Bed linen

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 12 Oct 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
GLOUCESTERSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
Sophie Sutherst
Contact Email
sophie.sutherst@glosfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL2 2AX
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Quedgeley Fieldcourt
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOMAS KNEALE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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