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title: "Fire Retardant Bedding and Towels"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000775671"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CALEDONIAN SLEEPER LIMITED"
published: "2024-10-29"
---

# Fire Retardant Bedding and Towels

Buyer: CALEDONIAN SLEEPER LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000775671

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## Summary

The Caledonian Sleeper Limited recently completed a public procurement process to secure fire retardant bedding and towels, focusing on compliance with fire safety regulations EN45545-2. The contract was awarded through an open procedure for goods, and the winning bidder, Thomas Kneale & Co Limited, was chosen in October 2024. The procurement was estimated at £320,000 and included supply, storage, and delivery of the specified goods across the UK. Key dates included the tender period ending on 17th September 2024 and the award on 24th October 2024. The buying organisation, Caledonian Sleeper Limited, situated in Inverness, was responsible for initiating this procurement process.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of specialised textiles and bedding that comply with stringent fire safety standards. Companies with capabilities in producing high-specification bedding and towels, particularly those tested to standards like EN45545-2, would be well-positioned to compete. The contract's emphasis on compliance and electronic submissions highlights opportunities for businesses adept in technical documentation and digital procurement processes. Moreover, SMEs like Thomas Kneale & Co Limited, demonstrating expertise and flexibility in meeting such specialised requirements, can greatly benefit from participating in such tenders.

## Notice

CSL are looking for supply, storage and delivery of bedding tested to fire regulations for trains EN45545-2 and supply of towels.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

CSL are looking for supply, storage and delivery of bedding tested to fire regulations for trains EN45545-2 and supply of towels.. Test reports to show material compliance to EN45545-2 MUST be included with your submission

Renewal: may be extended for a further 24 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT517112 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £320,000 |
| Lots value | £320,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £320,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | THOMAS KNEALE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39143110 - Beds and bedding and specialist soft furnishings
- 39514100 - Towels

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT517112
- 20 Aug 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512431

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG512431&idx=1
  20th August 2024 - Bedding Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG512431&idx=2
  20th August 2024 - Towel Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG512431&idx=3
  20th August 2024 - Tender Brief
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG512431&idx=4
  20th August 2024 - Usage figures pricing sheet
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG512431&idx=5
  20th August 2024 - ITT Instructions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512431
  Fire Retardant Bedding and Towels - CSL are looking for supply, storage and delivery of bedding tested to fire regulations for trains EN45545-2 and supply of towels.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT517112
  Fire Retardant Bedding and Towels - CSL are looking for supply, storage and delivery of bedding tested to fire regulations for trains EN45545-2 and supply of towels.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.sleeper.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000775671

## Provenance

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