Award

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 00:00

Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 00:00

Planning

20 Dec 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) has concluded the awarding of contracts for the Provision of Mattresses and Pillows, dated 26th June 2025, involving Carpenter Ltd as the supplier. This procurement falls under the Public Order and Safety category and serves all 16 operational establishments, housing approximately 7,500 prisoners across Scotland. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, emphasising goods, with the award stage now complete following previous tender activities. Contracts were signed on 25th June 2025, with the tender titled SPS-02214, encompassing multiple lots covering mattresses and pillows. The central office for SPS is located in Edinburgh, and the procurement process is managed under the governance of applicable EU directives.

This procurement process offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in the production and supply of bedding materials, notably large-scale suppliers capable of servicing substantial requirements spread across multiple locations. The open procedure ensures equal access for competitive bids, allowing businesses to grow and expand market reach through sustainable government contracts. It is particularly suited for companies excelling in quality and pricing metrics, as shown in the award criteria weighting heavily towards price at 70% and quality at 30%. Such opportunities enable companies to refine their capabilities and gain significant exposure in the public order and safety sector.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000786520
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533340
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
4 Feb 2025Expired
Award Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE
Contact Name
Rebecca Coulter
Contact Email
rebecca.coulter2@prisons.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1313303790

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9DJ
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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