--- title: "Seat Refresh Project" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000835745" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000835745" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000835745.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000835745.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CALEDONIAN SLEEPER LIMITED" published: "2026-06-26" --- # Seat Refresh Project Buyer: CALEDONIAN SLEEPER LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000835745 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000835745) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000835745.json) ## Summary Caledonian Sleeper Limited is currently in the tender stage of its procurement process for the "Seat Refresh Project". This procurement falls under the goods industry category, specifically focusing on railway services. The project involves the provision of replacement seat upholstery fabric for passenger seating within the Caledonian Sleeper fleet, aiming to comply with current railway safety and seating standards. The procurement is conducted using an open procedure with electronic submissions due by 27th July 2026. The work is set to be carried out at Polmadie Depot in the UK, with the awarded contract expected to commence shortly after the submission deadline. This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in railway seat upholstery fabrics, especially those familiar with industry safety standards and compliance requirements. It is ideal for businesses with capabilities in providing technical support, certification evidence, and validation activities. The project’s focus on design solutions and passenger experience, alongside competitive pricing, makes it suitable for businesses keen on enhancing their reputation in railway services. The total contract value is £350,000, ensuring a substantial engagement for the successful bidder. ## 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 | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558830 | | Notice type | OJEU - F5 - Contract Notice (Utilities) | | 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 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F5 - Contract Notice (Utilities) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558830 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558830 Seat Refresh Project - 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. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=835745 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - http://www.sleeper.scot - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000835745 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=835745 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000835745. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000835745.json.