--- title: "Supply of Mattresses for Border Force Cutters" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3e465f9b-12b2-42a1-8461-817a5cd54966" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3e465f9b-12b2-42a1-8461-817a5cd54966" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3e465f9b-12b2-42a1-8461-817a5cd54966.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3e465f9b-12b2-42a1-8461-817a5cd54966.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HOME OFFICE" published: "2025-03-24" --- # Supply of Mattresses for Border Force Cutters Buyer: HOME OFFICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e465f9b-12b2-42a1-8461-817a5cd54966 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3e465f9b-12b2-42a1-8461-817a5cd54966) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3e465f9b-12b2-42a1-8461-817a5cd54966.json) ## Summary The Home Office, based in London, is seeking tenders for the supply and maintenance of mattresses for its Border Force cutters. This project falls under the industry category of "Mattresses" and covers regions in the South East and South West of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is now at the award stage, with Reinforced Beds - Bedcare Ltd being the chosen supplier. Key dates to note include the contract signing on 23rd May 2025, and the contract will run until 25th May 2026. This competitive quotation procurement method falls under the "limited" procurement process as described by the UK Government Short Form Terms and Conditions for Goods and Services. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the mattress manufacturing and maintenance industry, particularly those that meet the UK's competitive quotation standards. SMEs, in particular, stand to benefit from bidding on such contracts, as it is open to small and medium enterprises. Companies excelling in producing durable, high-quality mattresses suitable for maritime environments would be well-suited to compete, seeing it as a chance to establish or expand their presence within government contracts. This one-year project ensures stable revenue and the potential for long-term partnerships with government departments. ## Notice Border Force (BF) is a Directorate of the Home Office. BF operate a fleet of five sea going patrol vessels, all cutters are equipped and certified to Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA) MGN 280 Workboat Code of Practice, (HSVC) Category 2, for service in waters up to 60 nautical miles from a safe haven. The full package of works required is detailed in the attached Statement of Requirements (SoR) SUPPLY OF MATTRESSES FOR BORDER FORCE CUTTERS This opportunity will be let using the UK Government Short Form Terms and Conditions for Goods and Services (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-short-form-contract). The purpose of this notice is to make the SoR available to, and invite, potential suppliers to confirm they can fully meet the requirements. This contract will be awarded following evaluation of bids for the provision and maintenance of mattresses which meet the specification stated within the SOR. The contract is expected to run for 1 year. Interested parties must meet eligibility criteria and submit bids in accordance with the tender documents. Therefore, the following timeline for this contract only is as follows; 1. 1700hrs, 06 March 2025 - deadline for clarification submission to the Buyer. 2. 1700hrs, 14 March 2025 - deadline for submission of bidding tool and specified documents and acceptances. 3. From 17 March 2025 - evaluation/moderation. 4. (On or around) 20 March 2025 - contract award. 5. 23 May 2025 - Contract Start; and 6. 25 May 2026 - Contract End. The Buyer reserves the right to change or withdraw this opportunity, for any reason, at any point, prior to contract award. Bidders are invited to submit compliant bids by email to; MaritimeProcurement@homeoffice.gov.uk no later than 1700hrs, 14 March 2025 quoting the procurement reference in the email subject line. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1ab6c9a-0391-4229-be4e-14e0cce2dc69 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Mar 2025 | | Contract period | 22 May 2025 - 26 May 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £24,912 | | 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 | HOME OFFICE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 4DF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | REINFORCED BEDS - BEDCARE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 39143112 - Mattresses - 39512300 - Mattress covers ## Release History - 24 Mar 2025 at 11:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1ab6c9a-0391-4229-be4e-14e0cce2dc69 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1ab6c9a-0391-4229-be4e-14e0cce2dc69 24th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/863b6628-97e9-4231-9178-69f6505f760c Redacted Award Letter - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8dfb38dc-da58-436e-8893-1cd39678b84c Redacted Short Form Contract ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-short-form-contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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