Award

Supply of Toiletries

CALEDONIAN SLEEPER LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 May 2025 at 11:08

Tender

29 Oct 2024 at 10:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Supply of Toiletries" was conducted by Caledonian Sleeper Limited, a premium overnight rail service provider between Scotland and London. The procurement, classified under the industry category of "Perfumes and toiletries," focused on goods produced in Scotland for the company’s trains and Guest Lounges. The process employed a selective procurement method with a negotiated procedure and a prior call for competition. Initially active, the tender included electronic submission options and aimed to select five candidates for the second stage. The tender’s submission deadline was set for 29th November 2024. The contract was successfully awarded on 1st May 2025 to Arran Aromatics Ltd, a UK-based SME known for its high-quality products.

This tender provided an excellent opportunity for businesses specializing in premium toiletries, particularly those with a focus on Scottish production and a strong branding presence. The criteria emphasised quality attributes such as scent, feel, and environmental impact, alongside a competitive price factor, offering avenues for niche and well-established toiletry manufacturers to expand their markets and visibility within the premium rail service sector. Companies with the capacity to produce high-quality, environmentally conscious products, backed by a compelling Scottish provenance story, were well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract, thereby gaining a foothold in a prestigious market and fostering potential long-term growth with a reputable client.

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Notice Title

Supply of Toiletries

Notice Description

Caledonian Sleeper Ltd (CSL) provides a premium overnight rail service between Scotland and London. In keeping with the level of service we provide, we are looking for a premium range of toiletries that are produced in Scotland for use on our trains and in our Guest Lounges.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Caledonian Sleeper Ltd (CSL) provides a premium overnight rail service between Scotland and London. In keeping with the level of service we provide, we are looking for a premium range of toiletries that are produced in Scotland for use on our trains and in our Guest Lounges. Additional information: Products must be produced in Scotland

Renewal: 1 x 12 month extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b21a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018356-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33711000 - Perfumes and toiletries

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 202510 months 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
CALEDONIAN SLEEPER LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@caledoniansleeper.scot
Contact Phone
+44 3300600500

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV1 1PP
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness Central
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARRAN AROMATICS

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