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title: "Residential Textiles and Linen Services"
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# Residential Textiles and Linen Services

Buyer: NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04df04

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## Summary

The Residential Textiles and Linen Services procurement, initiated by the North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC), is structured as a multi-provider Framework Agreement covering soft furnishings within the UK. This process is categorised under goods procurement and includes four specific lots: Residential Textiles and Student and Conferencing Packs, Window Coverings, Fully Managed Linen Hire and Laundry Service, and Laundry Service for member owned Linen. Contracting authority NWUPC, based at Salford Innovation Forum, focuses on facilitating purchases for its member institutions and aims to stimulate economic operator performance until July 2028, with potential extensions to 2029. Currently in the award stage, Lot 3 is pending finalisation, while Lot 4 has not been awarded. Key suppliers active in Lot 1 and Lot 2, such as Gailarde Limited and Custom Group Limited, have begun engagements after signing contracts in February 2026.

This tender presents excellent growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in textile production and laundry services. Suppliers can cater to diverse demands across educational and conferencing settings, requiring innovative and cost-effective solutions. Businesses well-suited for this tender include those with capabilities in residential textile supply, window coverings installation, and comprehensive linen services. As the procurement follows an open procedure under a framework agreement, SMEs can leverage its national coverage and varied lots to expand their market presence, particularly in sectors like student accommodations and institutional textile management. The tender's emphasis on both quality requirements and competitive pricing ensures that skilled suppliers can differentiate their offerings and secure advantageous positions within this framework.

## Notice

NWUPC is establishing a multi-provider Framework Agreement on behalf of members of NWUPC, CPC, APUC, HEPCW, LUPC, NEUPC, and SUPC for Residential Textiles and Linen Services Ref: FFE3188 NW. The Framework Agreement will be split into (4) lots as follows: Lot 1 Residential Textiles and Student and Conferencing Packs Lot 2 Window Coverings Lot 3 Fully Managed Linen Hire and Laundry Service Lot 4 Laundry Service for member owned Linen This Framework Agreement will commence on 1st August 2025 for an initial period of thirty-six (36) months until 31st July 2028 with the option to extend the Agreement for (12) months until 31st July 2029 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 Residential Textiles and Student and Conferencing Packs

Lot 1 covers the supply of residential textiles and kitchen starter packs. The framework agreement is designed for the bulk supply of in scope products to member institution site for use predominantly in student residential accommodation & conferencing settings. This lot covers the supply of goods, across the United Kingdom for Bedding Textiles (not limited to Bed Linen and Bedding packs, duvets, pillows) and Kitchen Starter packs (not limited to Dining ware, crockery, cutlery, pans, glassware), Cooking aids and Kitchen Linens. This lot also covers the supply of the above in-scope goods, across the United Kingdom, directly to the student on a non-mandatory basis. Coverage is national but is not mandatory that appointed suppliers can supply each region. Additional information: Please read the Supplier Guide to Tendering, Selection Criteria Scoring Mechanism, Invitation to Tender and accompanying appendices prior to completing any sections on this e-tendering system.

Renewal: Option to extend the Agreement for (12) months until 31st July 2029 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance.

Lot 2 Window Coverings

This lot covers supply only and supply & installation of a range of curtains, blinds and other window coverings including but not limited to manual and electric roller, venetian, & vertical blinds in a range of fabrics and materials; black out, dim out, lined & non-lined curtains in a range of fabrics; and window films. Products will be provided in both occupied and unoccupied areas of a member institution's estate including but not limited to student, residential and commercial accommodation, teaching areas including lecture theatres, bathrooms, offices, storerooms, reception areas, corridors, and stairways. Installations may be required in buildings of historical interest or listings. Additional information: Please read the Supplier Guide to Tendering, Selection Criteria Scoring Mechanism, Invitation to Tender and accompanying appendices prior to completing any sections on this e-tendering system.

Renewal: Option to extend the Agreement for (12) months until 31st July 2029 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance.

Lot 3 Fully Managed Linen Hire and Laundry Service

This lot covers the provision of fully managed linen and laundry services which will include but is not limited to: linen hire and laundering services entailing article provision, article collection & return, washing and finishing, ironing, dry cleaning, stain removal, alternations and tumble drying. The services will be required across a range of articles including but not limited to accommodation linen (including but not limited to duvet covers, pillowcases, sheets), event linen (including but not limited to tablecloths) and bathroom textiles. Articles will be predominantly for conferencing use. Additional information: Please read the Supplier Guide to Tendering, Selection Criteria Scoring Mechanism, Invitation to Tender and accompanying appendices prior to completing any sections on this e-tendering system.

Renewal: Option to extend the Agreement for (12) months until 31st July 2029 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance.

Lot 4 Laundry Service for member owned Linen

This lot covers the provision of laundry services for member owned articles. The lot includes but is not limited to: article collection & return, washing and finishing, ironing, dry cleaning, stain removal, alternations and tumble drying. The services will be required across a range of articles including but not limited to accommodation linen (including but not limited to duvet covers, pillowcases, sheets), event linen (including but not limited to tablecloths), bathroom textiles, member institution issued uniforms/clothing (including laboratory coats) and curtains. Additional information: Please read the Supplier Guide to Tendering, Selection Criteria Scoring Mechanism, Invitation to Tender and accompanying appendices prior to completing any sections on this e-tendering system.

Renewal: Option to extend the Agreement for (12) months until 31st July 2029 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027479-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £18,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M6 6FP |
| 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 | Pendleton & Charlestown |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 9 |
| Supplier names | CUSTOM GROUP; GAILARDE; HERBERT PARKINSON; KIESTA FABRICS & INTERIORS; MILLY CONTRACT FURNISHINGS; MUIRGROUP INTERIORS; SKOPOS FABRICS; THE STUDENT ESSENTIALS; THOMAS KNEALE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 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
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 18314000 - Bathrobes
- 39143110 - Beds and bedding and specialist soft furnishings
- 39221100 - Kitchenware
- 39512000 - Bed linen
- 39513000 - Table linen
- 39514000 - Toilet and kitchen linen
- 39514100 - Towels
- 39514200 - Tea towels
- 39515000 - Curtains, drapes, valances and textile blinds
- 39515100 - Curtains
- 39515400 - Blinds
- 39516100 - Soft furnishings
- 44410000 - Articles for the bathroom and kitchen
- 45421143 - Installation work of blinds
- 98311000 - Laundry-collection services
- 98311100 - Laundry-management services
- 98311200 - Laundry-operation services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2026 at 16:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027479-2026
- 14 Feb 2025 at 09:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005062-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://online.hscni.net
- http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members
- http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/index/getadvice.htm
- http://www.neupc.ac.uk/our-members
- http://www.oscr.org.uk
- http://www.police.uk/?view=force_sites
- http://www.scotland.police.uk
- https://nwupc.ac.uk/
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=90270&B=NWUPC
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/91080
- https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/nhs-provider-directory/
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/articles/list-public-bodies-which-ni-public-procurement-policy-applies
- https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/charity-commission
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/registered-providers-of-social-housing
- https://www.hepcw.ac.uk/members/
- https://www.hospiceuk.org/hospice-care-finder
- https://www.local.gov.uk
- https://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list
- https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/fire-and-rescue-services
- https://www.nationalparks.uk/
- https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/government-departments-in-northern-ireland
- https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/housing-associations
- https://www.northernireland.gov.uk/topics/your-executive/government-departments
- https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members
- https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/nationalaccounts/uksectoraccounts/datasets/publicsectorclassificationguide
- https://www.psni.police.uk
- https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members
- https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/

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