Contract for the Provision of Leather Hides for the House of Commons Chamber Benches

CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Jun 2026 at 09:39

Tender

01 May 2024 at 09:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons recently completed a procurement process for the provision of leather hides, designed specifically for reupholstering the chamber benches at the House of Commons. This contract, under the goods category, involved the supply of through-dyed pigmented upholstery leather and was held in London, UK. The final stage of the procurement, the award, saw the Scottish Leather Group Operations Limited as the selected supplier. The open procedure method was adopted, and the contract was valued at £180,690. Initially active from 25th April 2025, relevant organisations entered the tendering process previously in 2024, with the active tender open until 29th May 2024.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for suppliers within the animal wool, hides, and skins industry. Organisations specialising in upholstery and leather supply are well-suited for such government contracts, providing the chance to gain prestigious references and experience by working with a significant and respected client like the House of Commons. The award criteria focused equally on quality and commercial value, allowing businesses that can deliver high-standard materials with competitive pricing to stand out. Given the specific nature of the required materials, companies with expertise in upholstery leathers are particularly well-positioned to compete effectively.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Contract for the Provision of Leather Hides for the House of Commons Chamber Benches

Notice Description

A 3+1+1 contract for the supply of through-dyed pigmented upholstery leather to be used for the repair and reupholstery of the seat-cushions and backrests in the House of Commons chamber.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The procedure chosen was an FTS - Open Procedure. An SQ was sent, 14 suppliers accessed the documents, and 3 submitted bids.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-045667
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055563-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials


CPV Codes

19280000 - Animal wool, hides and skins

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£180,690 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 0AA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI32 Westminster

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCOTTISH LEATHER GROUP OPERATIONS

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