---
title: "Supply of Toiletries"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b21a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CALEDONIAN SLEEPER LIMITED"
published: "2025-05-01"
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# Supply of Toiletries

Buyer: CALEDONIAN SLEEPER LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b21a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Supply of Toiletries" was conducted by Caledonian Sleeper Limited, a premium overnight rail service provider between Scotland and London. The procurement, classified under the industry category of "Perfumes and toiletries," focused on goods produced in Scotland for the company’s trains and Guest Lounges. The process employed a selective procurement method with a negotiated procedure and a prior call for competition. Initially active, the tender included electronic submission options and aimed to select five candidates for the second stage. The tender’s submission deadline was set for 29th November 2024. The contract was successfully awarded on 1st May 2025 to Arran Aromatics Ltd, a UK-based SME known for its high-quality products.

This tender provided an excellent opportunity for businesses specializing in premium toiletries, particularly those with a focus on Scottish production and a strong branding presence. The criteria emphasised quality attributes such as scent, feel, and environmental impact, alongside a competitive price factor, offering avenues for niche and well-established toiletry manufacturers to expand their markets and visibility within the premium rail service sector. Companies with the capacity to produce high-quality, environmentally conscious products, backed by a compelling Scottish provenance story, were well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract, thereby gaining a foothold in a prestigious market and fostering potential long-term growth with a reputable client.

## Notice

Caledonian Sleeper Ltd (CSL) provides a premium overnight rail service between Scotland and London. In keeping with the level of service we provide, we are looking for a premium range of toiletries that are produced in Scotland for use on our trains and in our Guest Lounges.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Caledonian Sleeper Ltd (CSL) provides a premium overnight rail service between Scotland and London. In keeping with the level of service we provide, we are looking for a premium range of toiletries that are produced in Scotland for use on our trains and in our Guest Lounges. Additional information: Products must be produced in Scotland

Renewal: 1 x 12 month extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018356-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CALEDONIAN SLEEPER LIMITED |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV1 1PP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness Central |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARRAN AROMATICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33711000 - Perfumes and toiletries

## Release History

- 1 May 2025 at 11:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018356-2025
- 29 Oct 2024 at 10:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034963-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.sleeper.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000781768
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30648

## Provenance

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