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title: "Provision for Fire Retardant Beddings and Nightwear"
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buyer: "ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE"
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# Provision for Fire Retardant Beddings and Nightwear

Buyer: ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6012b3c7-34af-42ac-bcc9-8e8cb7dbbc49

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## Summary

The Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service (RBFRS) has successfully concluded the procurement process for the provision of fire retardant bedding and nightwear, intended to support their Safe and Well programme aimed at protecting vulnerable community members. The procurement, classified under the industry category of "Textile fabrics and related items" (CPV 19200000), was conducted through a selective call-off from the National Framework Agreement (C5682) managed by West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority. The contract, valued at £80,000, has been awarded to Thomas Kneale & Co Ltd. The contract period runs from 21st April 2025 to 20th April 2029, with delivery to the postcode RG31 7SD, Reading, England. This stage of the procurement is marked as complete with the official award notice published on 12th January 2026.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the production and supply of fire retardant textiles and similar goods. Ideal participants would include small to medium-sized enterprises that can offer high-quality, reliable products at competitive prices, especially those familiar with servicing public sector framework agreements. By participating in such contracts, businesses can enhance their growth potential within the public procurement sector, building a strong track record that may appeal to future procurement processes conducted by RBFRS and other similar public authorities.

## Notice

In alignment with Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service's (RBFRS) ongoing commitment to protecting vulnerable members of the community, the Service has recognised that supplying fire retardant bedding and nightwear plays a critical role in mitigating the risk of fire among the vulnerable community members. RBFRS has opted to procure these items through the National Framework Agreement for the Supply and Delivery of Safe and Well equipment (C5682) established by West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority. RBFRS determined that Thomas Kneale & Co Ltd continues to provide the best combination of quality, reliability, and value for the Service's Safe and Well programme. The Framework offers standardised specifications, competitive pricing, and efficient call-off arrangements, supporting RBFRS's commitment to safeguarding vulnerable community members through the provision of high-quality fire retardant products.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce84004c-88d6-43b4-a1b7-70c4a41aaadc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Apr 2025 - 20 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| 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 | ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG31 7SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | West Berkshire |
| Electoral ward | Tilehurst Birch Copse |
| Westminster constituency | Reading West and Mid Berkshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THOMAS KNEALE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 19200000 - Textile fabrics and related items
- 39512000 - Bed linen

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2026 at 17:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce84004c-88d6-43b4-a1b7-70c4a41aaadc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce84004c-88d6-43b4-a1b7-70c4a41aaadc
  12th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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