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SPS-02214 Provision of Mattresses and Pillows

Scottish Prison Service

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

26 Jun 2025 at 11:03

Award Notice
Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 11:17

Tender Notice
Planning

20 Dec 2024 at 12:42

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS), a national agency dedicated to public order and safety, has completed the procurement process for the provision of mattresses and pillows to meet its ongoing requirements across 16 operational establishments in Scotland. This procurement was conducted using an open procedure, with the tender titled "SPS-02214 Provision of Mattresses and Pillows" classified under the goods category, specifically CPV classification 39143112 for mattresses. The contract was awarded on 25th June 2025, marking the conclusion of the tender stage after an initial planning stage and subsequent tender announcement earlier in the year. Carpenter Ltd won the contract for both lots, valued at £2,231,651.80 for mattresses and £319,833.50 for pillows, ensuring supply to approximately 7,500 prisoners across Scotland.

This contract represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in soft furnishings, bedding, or related goods. Businesses capable of delivering quality at competitive prices would be well-suited to participate in future similar tenders issued by SPS, as this procurement emphasised a weighted criterion of 30% for quality and 70% for price. Large-scale suppliers, such as Carpenter Ltd, have demonstrated success in the open procedure employed by the SPS, indicating potential avenues for businesses to expand their operations in the public sector, especially those targeting national or regional government contracts within the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SPS-02214 Provision of Mattresses and Pillows

Notice Description

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) has an ongoing requirement for the Provision of Mattresses and Pillows. The SPS is looking for a supplier of these items for its 16 operational establishments where approximately 7,500 prisoners are located across Scotland.

Lot Information

SPS-02214 Provision of Mattresses

The SPS will commence this procurement process in good faith and with the intention of awarding a contract. Following publication of the Contract Notice, an Invitation to Tender (ITT) will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders on Public Contract Scotland-Tender (PCS-T). Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT.

Renewal: Up to 36 months.

SPS-02214 Provision of Pillows

The SPS will commence this procurement process in good faith and with the intention of awarding a contract. Following publication of the Contract Notice, an Invitation to Tender (ITT) will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders on Public Contract Scotland-Tender (PCS-T). Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT.

Renewal: Up to 36 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ca1e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035323-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

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

CPV Codes

39143110 - Beds and bedding and specialist soft furnishings

39143112 - Mattresses

39516120 - Pillows

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,551,484 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
4 Feb 2025Expired
Award Date
25 Jun 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Prison Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9DJ
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Carpenter Ltd

Further Information

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