Residential Textiles and Linen Services

A Contract Award Notice
by NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Supply)
Duration
3 year (est.)
Value
£18M
Sector
FACILITY
Published
25 Mar 2026
Delivery
01 Aug 2025 to 31 Jul 2028 (est.)
Deadline
n/a

Related Terms

Location

Salford

Geochart for 2 buyers and 12 suppliers

2 buyers

10 suppliers

Description

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 Division

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.
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.
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.
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.

Award Detail

1 Gailarde (Cambridgeshire)
  • Lot 1 Residential Textiles and Student and Conferencing Packs
  • Reference: 1
  • Num offers: 7
  • Value: £18,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
2 Kiesta Fabrics & Interiors (Essex)
  • Lot 1 Residential Textiles and Student and Conferencing Packs
  • Reference: 1
  • Num offers: 7
  • Value: £18,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
3 Student Essentials (Ystrad Mynach)
  • Lot 1 Residential Textiles and Student and Conferencing Packs
  • Reference: 1
  • Num offers: 7
  • Value: £18,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
4 Thomas Kneale (Salford)
  • Lot 1 Residential Textiles and Student and Conferencing Packs
  • Reference: 1
  • Num offers: 7
  • Value: £18,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
5 Custom Group (Derbyshire)
  • Lot 2 Window Coverings
  • Reference: 2
  • Num offers: 7
  • Value: £18,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
6 Herbert Parkinson (London)
  • Lot 2 Window Coverings
  • Reference: 2
  • Num offers: 7
  • Value: £18,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
7 Milly Contract Furnishings (Cheshire)
  • Lot 2 Window Coverings
  • Reference: 2
  • Num offers: 7
  • Value: £18,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
8 Muirgroup Interiors (Glasgow)
  • Lot 2 Window Coverings
  • Reference: 2
  • Num offers: 7
  • Value: £18,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
9 Skopos Fabrics (Earlesheaton)
  • Lot 2 Window Coverings
  • Reference: 2
  • Num offers: 7
  • Value: £18,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
10 Thomas Kneale (Salford)
  • Lot 2 Window Coverings
  • Reference: 2
  • Num offers: 7
  • Value: £18,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
11 Unnamed (None)
  • Lot 3 Fully Managed Linen Hire and Laundry Service
  • Reference: 3
  • CONTRACT NOT AWARDED – NO SUCCESSFUL BIDDERS.
12 Unnamed (None)
  • Lot 4 Laundry Service for member owned Linen
  • Reference: 4
  • CONTRACT NOT AWARDED – NO SUCCESSFUL BIDDERS.

Award Criteria

Customer Requirements 40.0
PRICE 60.0

CPV Codes

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

Indicators

  • Award on basis of price.

Other 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. With regard to the award of Lot 3, a submission was received and accepted but the contract conclusion is still to be finalised. Once the contract is concluded, a further contract award notice will be published for Lot 3. As per Section V of this notice, no award is being made under Lot 4. The following organisations have committed to this procurement and intend to utilise the Framework Agreement as soon as possible after award: NWUPC https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members CPC https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/ APUC http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members HEPCW https://www.hepcw.ac.uk/members/ LUPC https://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list NEUPC http://www.neupc.ac.uk/our-members SUPC https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members At some point during the life of the Framework Agreement the current members of the following may wish to utilise the Agreement and should have access at any point with the permission of NWUPC. This Agreement is not intended to replace any current Agreements that either participating or non-participating Institutions may already have in place. A list of the current members is available as follows: Central Government Departments, Local Government and Public Corporations that can be accessed at the Public Sector Classification Guide https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/nationalaccounts/uksectoraccounts/datasets/public... https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations Local Authorities https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council https://www.local.gov.uk NDPBs https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations National Parks Authorities https://www.nationalparks.uk/ Police Forces in the United Kingdom http://www.police.uk/?view=force_sites Fire and Rescue Services in the United Kingdom https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/fire-and-rescue-services NHS Bodies England https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/nhs-provider-directory/ Hospices in the UK https://www.hospiceuk.org/hospice-care-finder Registered Social Landlords (Housing Associations) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/registered-providers-of-social-housin... Third Sector and Charities in the United Kingdom https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/charity-commission http://www.oscr.org.uk Citizens Advice in the United Kingdom http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/index/getadvice.htm www.cas.org.uk Scottish Police http://www.scotland.police.uk NI Public Bodies Northern Ireland Government Departments https://www.northernireland.gov.uk/topics/your-executive/government-departments https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/government-departments-in-northern-ireland Northern Ireland Public Sector Bodies and Local Authorities https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/articles/list-public-bodies-which-ni-public-procur... Schools and Universities in Northern Ireland https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/ Health and Social care in Northern Ireland http://online.hscni.net Northern Ireland Housing Associations https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/housing-associations Police Service of Northern Ireland https://www.psni.police.uk

Reference

  • FTS 027479-2026

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