--- title: "Curtains, Blinds and Associated Services 2025" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-32eeb0f2-cc9e-4370-ad0f-af641e4c099d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-32eeb0f2-cc9e-4370-ad0f-af641e4c099d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-32eeb0f2-cc9e-4370-ad0f-af641e4c099d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-32eeb0f2-cc9e-4370-ad0f-af641e4c099d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS SUPPLY CHAIN" published: "2024-11-08" --- # Curtains, Blinds and Associated Services 2025 Buyer: NHS SUPPLY CHAIN Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-32eeb0f2-cc9e-4370-ad0f-af641e4c099d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-32eeb0f2-cc9e-4370-ad0f-af641e4c099d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-32eeb0f2-cc9e-4370-ad0f-af641e4c099d.json) ## Summary NHS Supply Chain, located in Sheffield, England, has published a tender for a non-exclusive framework agreement titled "Curtains, Blinds and Associated Services 2025". This procurement, valued between GBP 24,280,000 and GBP 40,200,000, aims to supply a variety of curtains, including antimicrobial treated, flame retardant fabric curtains, blinds, and associated services such as fitting, removal, and track maintenance. The tender is open for submissions until 12 December 2024, with the contract duration spanning from 6 October 2025 to 5 October 2029. This open procedure targets suppliers across the United Kingdom, including regions such as North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, and more. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in textile production, particularly those capable of supplying antimicrobial and flame-retardant products. Companies that have strong ethical compliance and sustainability practices are encouraged to apply, as the NHS is implementing Social Value and Carbon Reduction Plans. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially suited for this opportunity due to specific conditions favouring such entities. Furthermore, businesses that excel in offering complementary services like track maintenance and recycling may find this framework particularly beneficial for growth and establishing long-term partnerships with the NHS. ## Notice Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of curtains, tracks and associated services to NHS Supply Chain depots via the eDirect/Direct route to market. The ranges of products available under the framework agreement include; non-antimicrobial and antimicrobial treated polypropylene curtains, flame retardant fabric curtains, blinds, wipeable curtains, track system, complementary products and other associated services (fitting, removal, recycling, track maintenance). This framework agreement is for a total of 48 months. Precise quantities are unknown, It is anticipated that expenditure will be in the region of GBP 24,280,000 and GBP 40,200,000 throughout the duration of this framework agreement. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth. The values provided are for guidance only and are not a guarantee of business. This tender will have contract conditions that will require suppliers to demonstrate that they are managing ethical compliance at their organisation. The NHS has adopted PPN 06/20 (taking account of Social Value), and therefore this Framework Agreement will include some qualitative evaluation questions on Social Value with a minimum weighting of 10% towards the award. For more information please see: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-policy-note-0620-taking-account-of-social-value-in-the-award-of-central-government-contracts In addition, the NHS has adopted the Government's 'Taking Account of Carbon Reduction Plans' (PPN 06/21) requiring all suppliers with new contracts for goods, services and/or works irrespective of value to publish a carbon reduction plan for their direct emissions. Suppliers bidding on NHS Supply Chain tenders will also be required to submit an Evergreen Assessment, please see https://www.england.nhs.uk/nhs-commercial/central-commercial-function-ccf/evergreen/. PPN 02/23 "Tackling Modern Slavery in Government Supply Chains" will also apply. Registration: 1. Use URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// to access the NHS Supply Chain Procurement portal. 2. If not yet registered: - Click on the 'Not Registered Yet' link to access the registration page. - Complete the registration pages as guided by the mini guide found on the landing page. Portal Access & Tender Submission: - Login with URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// - Click on "ITT's Open to All Suppliers" - Find "ITT_1553" and click on the blue text. Select Express interest. If you have any queries regarding the NHS Jaggaer E-procurement Portal or completing your submission, please contact our Support Helpdesk managed by Jaggaer on telephone: 0800 0698630 or by E-mail: help_uk@jaggaer.com ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fdaa778-e22a-4280-97eb-a0120c08bc88 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | 4 Nov 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Oct 2025 - 5 Oct 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £24,280,000 | | 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 | NHS SUPPLY CHAIN | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S4 7UQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | Burngreave | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLN Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 39515000 - Curtains, drapes, valances and textile blinds ## Release History - 8 Nov 2024 at 14:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fdaa778-e22a-4280-97eb-a0120c08bc88 - 25 Apr 2024 at 14:34 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/812f6b66-4597-4bab-b1a0-ee3c8a0da0c2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fdaa778-e22a-4280-97eb-a0120c08bc88 8th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/812f6b66-4597-4bab-b1a0-ee3c8a0da0c2 25th April 2024 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.supplychain.nhs.uk - https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// - https://www.england.nhs.uk/nhs-commercial/central-commercial-function-ccf/evergreen/ - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-policy-note-0620-taking-account-of-social-value-in-the-award-of-central-government-contracts ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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