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title: "Seat Refresh Project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bdcc"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CALEDONIAN SLEEPER LIMITED"
published: "2026-06-26"
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# Seat Refresh Project

Buyer: CALEDONIAN SLEEPER LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bdcc

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## Summary

Caledonian Sleeper Limited has initiated a tender for its Seat Refresh Project, under the industry category of upholstery fabrics. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, seeking proposals for providing replacement seat upholstery fabric for its fleet, ensuring compliance with railway safety and emission standards. The procurement method is an open procedure, with key dates including the tender period ending on 27th July 2026, and the award period beginning the same day at 16:30. Work is to be carried out at the Polmadie Depot, located in the UK region, with submissions required to be made electronically through the Public Contracts Scotland platform.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in upholstery fabrics, particularly those with experience in railway applications and compliance with stringent safety standards. With a contract value of £350,000, businesses that can offer competitive pricing alongside high-quality fabric solutions stand to benefit. The procurement criteria emphasise technical compliance, durability, and sustainability, appealing to businesses capable of delivering innovative design solutions and efficient supply chain management. This tender offers a pathway for businesses to expand their industrial reach and gain exposure within the UK railway sector.

## Notice

Caledonian Sleeper Limited (CSL) is seeking proposals from suitably qualified suppliers for the provision of replacement seat upholstery fabric for passenger seating, including armrest fabric installed within the Caledonian Sleeper fleet. The objective is to replace the existing seat upholstery fabric whilst maintaining compliance with current railway fire safety, smoke emission and passenger seating standards applicable to Operational Category 3 sleeper vehicles.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Caledonian Sleeper Limited (CSL) is seeking proposals from suitably qualified suppliers for the provision of replacement seat upholstery fabric for passenger seating, including armrest fabric installed within the Caledonian Sleeper fleet. The objective is to replace the existing seat upholstery fabric whilst maintaining compliance with current railway fire safety, smoke emission and passenger seating standards applicable to Operational Category 3 sleeper vehicles. The replacement programme is limited to the upholstery fabric. Existing seat structures, seat shells, foam cushions, headrests and armrests will remain unchanged. The successful supplier shall provide a complete solution including fabric supply, technical support, certification evidence and support for any validation activities necessary to achieve compliance with current railway standards.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060168-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials

### Codes

- 19243000 - Upholstery fabrics

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2026 at 09:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060168-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.sleeper.scot
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## Provenance

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