---
title: "Design and Supply of Carpets for SWRs 158 and 159 Rolling Stock"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d5be"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "FIRST MTR SOUTH WESTERN TRAINS LIMITED"
published: "2025-01-23"
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# Design and Supply of Carpets for SWRs 158 and 159 Rolling Stock

Buyer: FIRST MTR SOUTH WESTERN TRAINS LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d5be

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## Summary

First MTR South Western Trains Limited is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Design and Supply of Carpets for SWRs 158 and 159 Rolling Stock." The procurement is focused on the railway services industry under the CPV code 34600000, covering regions in the UK, specifically UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The key deadlines include the tender period closing on 7 February 2025 at 11:00 AM. This procurement is being conducted through a selective procedure with a negotiable prior call for competition. The project requires the design and manufacture of cut pile carpets with stringent fire safety ratings and preferred material compositions, indicating a high-quality standard for railway rolling stock.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses with experience in the railway vehicle components sector, especially those with proficiency in manufacturing durable and compliant carpet materials. Companies specialising in railway interiors, particularly those capable of meeting fire safety standards and providing seamless installation services, will find this contract beneficial. This procurement can foster growth for suppliers by leveraging their technical expertise in high-demand, niche markets, contributing to both regional and sector-specific advancements.

## Notice

SWR require a supplier to design and manufacture carpet for their fleet of class 158 and 159 vehicles. Mandatory requirements to be considered for this project: * Previous proven experience on Rail vehicles. * Product Fire rated: EN455-45-HL3 * Ability to provide carpet as a seamless installation across vehicle width. * Cut pile carpet SWR have a preference for: * 80%Woven wool/20% Nylon mix * British wool or similar due to the proven hard wearing/durability properties.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

SWR require a supplier to design and manufacture carpet for their fleet of class 158 and 159 vehicles. Mandatory requirements to be considered for this project: * Previous proven experience on Rail vehicles. * Fire rated: EN455-45-HL3 * Ability to provide carpet as a seamless installation across vehicle width. * Cut pile carpet SWR have a preference for: * 80%Woven wool/20% Nylon mix * British wool or similar due to the proven hard wearing/durability properties.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002381-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FIRST MTR SOUTH WESTERN TRAINS LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W2 1AF |
| 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 | Hyde Park |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34600000 - Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2025 at 14:23 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002381-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://redirect.transaxions.com/events/kwWfK
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com

## Provenance

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