--- title: "Procurement of Mattresses, Blankets and Sleeping Mats" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1899675f-c346-4c55-9076-9e1bdb977fb0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1899675f-c346-4c55-9076-9e1bdb977fb0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1899675f-c346-4c55-9076-9e1bdb977fb0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1899675f-c346-4c55-9076-9e1bdb977fb0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRITISH RED CROSS" published: "2017-07-25" --- # Procurement of Mattresses, Blankets and Sleeping Mats Buyer: BRITISH RED CROSS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1899675f-c346-4c55-9076-9e1bdb977fb0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1899675f-c346-4c55-9076-9e1bdb977fb0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1899675f-c346-4c55-9076-9e1bdb977fb0.json) ## Summary The British Red Cross, located in Paisley, England, is currently conducting an open procurement process for the supply of mattresses, blankets, and sleeping mats. This tender, identified as MT200634, was published on 25th July 2017, with a closing date for submissions set for 14th August 2017 at 11 am. Interested suppliers are required to submit their bids accompanied by pre-supply samples to the British Red Cross office in Beirut, Lebanon. The contract period is expected to commence on 13th September 2017 and will last until 12th September 2019. This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for manufacturers and suppliers of bedding products, particularly those with capabilities in supplying high-quality mattresses, blankets, and associated items. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations will find this tender particularly accessible, given the open procedure encourages a diverse range of bidders. Companies capable of meeting the specific technical and quality requirements outlined in the tender documents are encouraged to participate, ensuring they highlight their compliance in their submissions. ## Notice The British Red Cross Society UK Office invites sealed bids from manufacturers/reputed firms/registered suppliers for the supply of: - Mattress (Polyurethane Foam, 190cm x 80cm x 10cm); - Blanket (Synthetic, 1.5m x 2m, High thermal); - Sleeping Mats (Natural fibre, 360cm x 180cm); and - Sleeping Mats (Natural fibre, 180cm x 90cm). The Tender document contains the Invitation to Tender, instructions to Tenderers, specification and the terms & conditions all documents can be requested from mmahmoudi@redcross.org.uk between 24/07/2017 to 14/08/2017 or from the IAPG Portal www.iapg.org.uk or from the MyTenders Portal www.mytenders.org. Tenderers are advised to check the web portal regularly as any changes or additional information related to this tender will be updated via the MyTenders portal. Tenders must be submitted in a sealed cover and accompanied by pre - supply samples to: Maher Mahmoudi, British Red Cross, c/o International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, MENA zone office, Platinum 776 Building, New Martakla, Street 20-2002, Hazmieh, Beirut, Lebanon during working days between 10.00 a.m. to 04.00 p.m. up to 11am 14/08/2017. Tenderers must meet all the requirements specified in the tender documents and therefore advised to go through the tender documents carefully before submission and be certain that they are able to comply with the specified terms & conditions. Unsealed tenders and the tenders received after the submission deadline will not be accepted. Tenderers are responsible for the submission of their tender on time and in accordance with the instruction within the tender documents. British Red Cross bears no responsibility for the costs and the delay for submission of the tender. The British Red Cross reserves the right to increase or decrease the quantity to accept or reject any or all the tenders without assigning any reason whatsoever and is not bound to accept the lowest bid. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1152efaa-286b-434b-a20c-956e2087e94c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 12 Sep 2017 - 12 Sep 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BRITISH RED CROSS | | Locality | PAISLEY | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA1 1EA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | | Local authority | Renfrewshire | | Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central | | Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 37414100 - Sleeping pads - 39143112 - Mattresses - 39511100 - Blankets - 39522540 - Sleeping bags ## Release History - 25 Jul 2017 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1152efaa-286b-434b-a20c-956e2087e94c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1152efaa-286b-434b-a20c-956e2087e94c 25th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL145631 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://www.redcross.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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