Award

Provision of Safe and Well Bedding

WILTSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

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27 Aug 2025 at 08:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service has concluded its procurement process for the "Provision of Safe and Well Bedding," which includes fire retardant bedding, fleeces, and rubber mats. The contract, valued at £47,720.64, will be carried out under a call-off from the West Midlands Fire Service C5682 Framework, specifically using Lot 1 for fire retardant bedding and Lot 6 for fire retardant rubber mats. The procurement process followed a selective method and was completed with the award date on 16 April 2025. The delivery will be focused in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with the contract running from 21 April 2025 to 20 April 2029. The buying organisation, Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, is located in Salisbury, England, and can be contacted through Emily Ferris via email at emily.ferris@dwfire.org.uk.

This tender creates significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises specialising in the production or supply of fire retardant and safety goods, such as bedding and specialist furnishings. Given that the procurement was conducted as a call-off from an established framework, businesses with prior framework agreements or those looking to enter such niches have advantageous prospects. The contract’s alignment with standard classifications of beds, bedding, and soft furnishings, alongside its focus on fire safety compliance, makes it particularly suitable for enterprises that offer innovative or certified safety solutions. The long-term contract period, extending over four years, ensures a stable demand, thereby facilitating steady business growth for the awarded supplier, Thomas Kneale and Co Limited, located in Salford, Lancashire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Safe and Well Bedding

Notice Description

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service has a requirement for a provider of Safe and Well Bedding - fire retardant bedding, fleeces and rubber mats. Direct Award against West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) C5682 Framework for the Supply and Delivery of Safe and Well Equipment. Using Lot 1 - Fire Retardant Bedding, Lot 6 - Fire Retardant Rubber Mats.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cd528c79-efc3-40c2-a357-c51f6b3c46f7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f4901c7-0cd7-4d8e-bd49-e93a0f6d0e0a
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

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

CPV Codes

39143110 - Beds and bedding and specialist soft furnishings

39512000 - Bed linen

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£47,720 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,720 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 202510 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WILTSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
Emily Ferris
Contact Email
emily.ferris@dwfire.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP1 3NR
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Salisbury St Francis & Stratford
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOMAS KNEALE AND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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