--- title: "Residential Textiles, Starter Packs and Window Coverings" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-37f0472b-6bc5-4ecd-af8d-00497629d276" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-37f0472b-6bc5-4ecd-af8d-00497629d276" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-37f0472b-6bc5-4ecd-af8d-00497629d276.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-37f0472b-6bc5-4ecd-af8d-00497629d276.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM" published: "2022-03-28" --- # Residential Textiles, Starter Packs and Window Coverings Buyer: NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-37f0472b-6bc5-4ecd-af8d-00497629d276 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-37f0472b-6bc5-4ecd-af8d-00497629d276) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-37f0472b-6bc5-4ecd-af8d-00497629d276.json) ## Summary The North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium is conducting a procurement process to establish a multi-provider Framework Agreement for Residential Textiles, Starter Packs, and Window Coverings. This tender is aimed at providing various items across 29 lots, including bedding, kitchen starter packs, and window coverings tailored for Scotland, Northern Ireland, and England and Wales. The contract period began on 1st March 2022 and runs until 28th February 2026, with an option for two additional 12-month extensions. The procurement method is open, and the tender was completed on 16th December 2021. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in textiles, household items, and related services, particularly those providing bed linens, curtains, and kitchenware. With the option for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate, companies focused on manufacturing, installation, or the provision of domestic items would be well-suited to compete. Given the diverse lots available, firms with regional capabilities in Scotland, Northern Ireland, and England and Wales are particularly encouraged to engage in this framework. ## Notice NWUPC is establishing a multi-provider Framework Agreement for members of APUC,CPC,HEPCW,LUPC,NEUPC,NWUPC & SUPC for Residential Textiles, Starter Packs & Window Coverings. The Agreement was tendered in 29 lots as follows: Lot 1-Bedding and Bathroom Textiles and Associated Student Accommodation Products Lot 2-Kitchen Starter Packs and Associated Kitchenware Lots 3-29 Supply, installation, and maintenance of Window Coverings [regional]. In accordance with the intention stated in section 1.3.8 of the ITT, some of lots 3-29 have been combined as the evaluation has produced a result in which the same group of economic operators have been awarded to several lots. Lots 3-29 will become lots 3-5: Lot 3-Window Coverings Scotland Lot 4-Window Coverings Northern Ireland Lot 5-Window Coverings England and Wales The Agreement will commence on 1st March 2022 for 24 months until 29th February 2024 with the option to extend the Agreement for two periods of 12 months until 28th February 2026 The impact of combining lots is as follows: New Lot: 3 Window Coverings Scotland Original Lots: Lot 3 Window Coverings Scotland 1 Lot 4 Window Coverings Scotland 2 Lot 5 Window Coverings Scotland 3 Lot 6 Window Coverings Scotland 4 New Lot: 4 Window Coverings Northern Ireland Original Lot: Lot 7 Window Coverings Northern Ireland New Lot: 5 Window Coverings England and Wales Original Lots: Lot 8 Window Coverings Northwest 1 Lot 9 Window Coverings Northwest 2 Lot 10 Window Coverings Northeast 1 Lot 11 Window Coverings Northeast 2 Lot 12 Window Coverings Yorkshire 1 Lot 13 Window Coverings Yorkshire 2 Lot 14 Window Coverings Yorkshire 3 Lot 15 Window Coverings Wales 1 Lot 16 Window Coverings Wales 2 Lot 17 Window Coverings West Midlands 1 Lot 18 Window Coverings West Midlands 2 Lot 19 Window Coverings East Midlands 1 Lot 20 Window Coverings East Midlands 2 Lot 21 Window Coverings East 1 Lot 22 Window Coverings East 2 Lot 23 Window Coverings Central Lot 24 Window Coverings London Lot 25 Window Coverings South West 1 Lot 26 Window Coverings South West 2 Lot 27 Window Coverings South East 1 Lot 28 Window Coverings South East 2 Lot 29 Window Coverings South East 3 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5896484f-e5ab-45ca-9f59-29dc580329c0 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 25 Feb 2022 | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £12,000,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM | | Locality | SALFORD | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M5 4WT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Salford | | Electoral ward | Ordsall | | Westminster constituency | Salford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 10 | | Supplier names | BRIDGE CONTRACT INTERIORS; CUSTOM GROUP; DARK BLUE INTERNATIONAL; GAILARDE; HERBERT PARKINSON; MILLY CONTRACT FURNISHINGS; NOAHS BOX; SKOPOS FABRICS; STUDENT ESSENTIALS; THOMAS KNEALE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 39220000 - Kitchen equipment, household and domestic items and catering supplies - 39221000 - Kitchen equipment - 39240000 - Cutlery - 39500000 - Textile articles - 39512000 - Bed linen - 39514000 - Toilet and kitchen linen - 39515000 - Curtains, drapes, valances and textile blinds - 44115810 - Curtain rails and hangings - 44115900 - Sun protection devices - 45421143 - Installation work of blinds ## Release History - 28 Mar 2022 at 09:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5896484f-e5ab-45ca-9f59-29dc580329c0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5896484f-e5ab-45ca-9f59-29dc580329c0 28th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=nwupc Buyer Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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