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Seat Refresh Project

Caledonian Sleeper Limited

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26 Jun 2026 at 10:40

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Summary of the contracting process

Caledonian Sleeper Limited has initiated a tender for its Seat Refresh Project, under the industry category of upholstery fabrics. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, seeking proposals for providing replacement seat upholstery fabric for its fleet, ensuring compliance with railway safety and emission standards. The procurement method is an open procedure, with key dates including the tender period ending on 27th July 2026, and the award period beginning the same day at 16:30. Work is to be carried out at the Polmadie Depot, located in the UK region, with submissions required to be made electronically through the Public Contracts Scotland platform.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in upholstery fabrics, particularly those with experience in railway applications and compliance with stringent safety standards. With a contract value of £350,000, businesses that can offer competitive pricing alongside high-quality fabric solutions stand to benefit. The procurement criteria emphasise technical compliance, durability, and sustainability, appealing to businesses capable of delivering innovative design solutions and efficient supply chain management. This tender offers a pathway for businesses to expand their industrial reach and gain exposure within the UK railway sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Seat Refresh Project

Notice Description

Caledonian Sleeper Limited (CSL) is seeking proposals from suitably qualified suppliers for the provision of replacement seat upholstery fabric for passenger seating, including armrest fabric installed within the Caledonian Sleeper fleet. The objective is to replace the existing seat upholstery fabric whilst maintaining compliance with current railway fire safety, smoke emission and passenger seating standards applicable to Operational Category 3 sleeper vehicles.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Caledonian Sleeper Limited (CSL) is seeking proposals from suitably qualified suppliers for the provision of replacement seat upholstery fabric for passenger seating, including armrest fabric installed within the Caledonian Sleeper fleet. The objective is to replace the existing seat upholstery fabric whilst maintaining compliance with current railway fire safety, smoke emission and passenger seating standards applicable to Operational Category 3 sleeper vehicles. The replacement programme is limited to the upholstery fabric. Existing seat structures, seat shells, foam cushions, headrests and armrests will remain unchanged. The successful supplier shall provide a complete solution including fabric supply, technical support, certification evidence and support for any validation activities necessary to achieve compliance with current railway standards.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bdcc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060168-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials

CPV Codes

19243000 - Upholstery fabrics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Caledonian Sleeper Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV1 1PP
Postcode Area
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness Central
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

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