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Residential Textiles and Linen Services

North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium · award, contract

Tender information last checkedLast checked 3 Oct 2026, 12:12.

Opportunity overview

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.

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

Gailarde Limited

Matched by exact name
Shared contract value
£18m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
26 Feb 2026
Suppliers
One of 4 awarded suppliers
Award ID
027479-2026-1-1
Status
active
Location
Cambridgeshire, UK, United Kingdom

Kiesta Fabrics & Interiors Ltd

Match pending…
Shared contract value
£18m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
26 Feb 2026
Suppliers
One of 4 awarded suppliers
Award ID
027479-2026-1-1
Status
active
Location
Essex, UK, United Kingdom

THE STUDENT ESSENTIALS COMPANY LIMITED

Match pending…
Shared contract value
£18m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
26 Feb 2026
Suppliers
One of 4 awarded suppliers
Award ID
027479-2026-1-1
Status
active
Location
Ystrad Mynach, UK, United Kingdom

Thomas Kneale & Co Ltd

Matched by normalised name
Shared contract value
£18m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
26 Feb 2026
Suppliers
One of 4 awarded suppliers
Award ID
027479-2026-1-1
Status
active
Location
Salford, UK, United Kingdom

Custom Group Limited

Matched by exact name
Shared contract value
£18m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
26 Feb 2026
Suppliers
One of 6 awarded suppliers
Award ID
027479-2026-2-2
Status
active
Location
Derbyshire, UK, United Kingdom

Herbert Parkinson Ltd

Match pending…
Shared contract value
£18m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
26 Feb 2026
Suppliers
One of 6 awarded suppliers
Award ID
027479-2026-2-2
Status
active
Location
London, UK, United Kingdom

Milly Contract Furnishings Limited

Matched by exact name
Shared contract value
£18m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
26 Feb 2026
Suppliers
One of 6 awarded suppliers
Award ID
027479-2026-2-2
Status
active
Location
Cheshire, UK, United Kingdom

Muirgroup Interiors Ltd

Matched by exact name
Shared contract value
£18m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
26 Feb 2026
Suppliers
One of 6 awarded suppliers
Award ID
027479-2026-2-2
Status
active
Location
Glasgow, UK, United Kingdom

Skopos Fabrics Ltd

Match pending…
Shared contract value
£18m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
26 Feb 2026
Suppliers
One of 6 awarded suppliers
Award ID
027479-2026-2-2
Status
active
Location
Earlesheaton, UK, United Kingdom

Thomas Kneale & Co Ltd

Matched by normalised name
Shared contract value
£18m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
26 Feb 2026
Suppliers
One of 6 awarded suppliers
Award ID
027479-2026-2-2
Status
active
Location
Salford, UK, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV39516100 — Soft furnishings
  • CPV18314000 — Bathrobes
  • CPV39143110 — Beds and bedding and specialist soft furnishings
  • CPV39221100 — Kitchenware
  • CPV39512000 — Bed linen
  • CPV39513000 — Table linen
  • CPV39514000 — Toilet and kitchen linen
  • CPV39514100 — Towels
  • CPV39514200 — Tea towels
  • CPV39515000 — Curtains, drapes, valances and textile blinds
  • CPV39515100 — Curtains
  • CPV39515400 — Blinds
  • CPV44410000 — Articles for the bathroom and kitchen
  • CPV45421143 — Installation work of blinds
  • CPV98311000 — Laundry-collection services
  • CPV98311100 — Laundry-management services
  • CPV98311200 — Laundry-operation services

Lots

  • Lot 1 Residential Textiles and Student and Conferencing PacksValue not stated
  • Lot 2 Window CoveringsValue not stated
  • Lot 3 Fully Managed Linen Hire and Laundry ServiceValue not stated
  • Lot 4 Laundry Service for member owned LinenValue not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
FFE3188NW
Status
complete
Main Procurement Category
goods
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
39516100
Description
Soft furnishings

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Covered By

GPA

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Lot 1 Residential Textiles and Student and Conferencing Packs
Description
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.
Has Options
No
Status
cancelled

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Customer Requirements
Type
quality
Description
40
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
60
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Lot 2 Window Coverings
Description
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.
Has Options
No
Status
cancelled

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Customer Requirements
Type
quality
Description
40
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
60
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Lot 3 Fully Managed Linen Hire and Laundry Service
Description
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.
Has Options
No
Status
cancelled

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Customer Requirements
Type
quality
Description
40
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
60
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
Lot 4 Laundry Service for member owned Linen
Description
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.
Has Options
No
Status
cancelled

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Customer Requirements
Type
quality
Description
40
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
60

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
39143110
Description
Beds and bedding and specialist soft furnishings
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
39221100
Description
Kitchenware
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
39512000
Description
Bed linen
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
18314000
Description
Bathrobes
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
44410000
Description
Articles for the bathroom and kitchen
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
39514100
Description
Towels
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
39514200
Description
Tea towels

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
39515000
Description
Curtains, drapes, valances and textile blinds
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
39515100
Description
Curtains
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
45421143
Description
Installation work of blinds
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
39515400
Description
Blinds

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
98311100
Description
Laundry-management services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
98311200
Description
Laundry-operation services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
98311000
Description
Laundry-collection services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
39512000
Description
Bed linen
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
39513000
Description
Table linen
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
39514000
Description
Toilet and kitchen linen

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Item 4
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
98311000
Description
Laundry-collection services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
98311100
Description
Laundry-management services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
98311200
Description
Laundry-operation services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium
Id
GB-FTS-137970

Identifier

Legal Name
North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium
Id
04045190

Address

Street Address
Salford Innovation Forum, Room 210, 51 Frederick Road,
Locality
Salford
Region
UK
Postal Code
M6 6FP
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Name
Laura Hills
Telephone
+44 1612348003

Roles

buyer
centralPurchasingBody

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Sub-central contracting authority
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Id
09
Description
Education
Organisation 2
Name
Gailarde Limited
Id
GB-FTS-178470

Identifier

Legal Name
Gailarde Limited

Address

Locality
Cambridgeshire
Region
UK
Country Name
United Kingdom

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
sme
Organisation 3
Name
Custom Group Limited
Id
GB-FTS-178471

Identifier

Legal Name
Custom Group Limited

Address

Locality
Derbyshire
Region
UK
Country Name
United Kingdom

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
sme
Organisation 4
Name
Kiesta Fabrics & Interiors Ltd
Id
GB-FTS-178472

Identifier

Legal Name
Kiesta Fabrics & Interiors Ltd

Address

Locality
Essex
Region
UK
Country Name
United Kingdom

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
sme
Organisation 5
Name
THE STUDENT ESSENTIALS COMPANY LIMITED
Id
GB-FTS-178473

Identifier

Legal Name
THE STUDENT ESSENTIALS COMPANY LIMITED

Address

Locality
Ystrad Mynach
Region
UK
Country Name
United Kingdom

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
sme
Organisation 6
Name
Thomas Kneale & Co Ltd
Id
GB-FTS-178474

Identifier

Legal Name
Thomas Kneale & Co Ltd

Address

Locality
Salford
Region
UK
Country Name
United Kingdom

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
sme
Organisation 7
Name
Herbert Parkinson Ltd
Id
GB-FTS-178475

Identifier

Legal Name
Herbert Parkinson Ltd

Address

Locality
London
Region
UK
Country Name
United Kingdom

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
large
Organisation 8
Name
Milly Contract Furnishings Limited
Id
GB-FTS-178476

Identifier

Legal Name
Milly Contract Furnishings Limited

Address

Locality
Cheshire
Region
UK
Country Name
United Kingdom

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
sme
Organisation 9
Name
Muirgroup Interiors Ltd
Id
GB-FTS-178477

Identifier

Legal Name
Muirgroup Interiors Ltd

Address

Locality
Glasgow
Region
UK
Country Name
United Kingdom

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
sme
Organisation 10
Name
Skopos Fabrics Ltd
Id
GB-FTS-178478

Identifier

Legal Name
Skopos Fabrics Ltd

Address

Locality
Earlesheaton
Region
UK
Country Name
United Kingdom

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
sme
Organisation 11
Name
NWUPC Ltd
Id
GB-FTS-56551

Identifier

Legal Name
NWUPC Ltd

Address

Locality
Salford
Country Name
United Kingdom

Roles

reviewBody

Award information

Award 1
Id
027479-2026-1-1
Title
Lot 1 Residential Textiles and Student and Conferencing Packs
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-178470
Name
Gailarde Limited
Supplier 2
Id
GB-FTS-178472
Name
Kiesta Fabrics & Interiors Ltd
Supplier 3
Id
GB-FTS-178473
Name
THE STUDENT ESSENTIALS COMPANY LIMITED
Supplier 4
Id
GB-FTS-178474
Name
Thomas Kneale & Co Ltd
Award 2
Id
027479-2026-2-2
Title
Lot 2 Window Coverings
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-178471
Name
Custom Group Limited
Supplier 2
Id
GB-FTS-178475
Name
Herbert Parkinson Ltd
Supplier 3
Id
GB-FTS-178476
Name
Milly Contract Furnishings Limited
Supplier 4
Id
GB-FTS-178477
Name
Muirgroup Interiors Ltd
Supplier 5
Id
GB-FTS-178478
Name
Skopos Fabrics Ltd
Supplier 6
Id
GB-FTS-178474
Name
Thomas Kneale & Co Ltd
Award 3
Id
027479-2026-3-3
Title
Lot 3 Fully Managed Linen Hire and Laundry Service
Status
unsuccessful
Status Details
unsuccessful
Award 4
Id
027479-2026-4-4
Title
Lot 4 Laundry Service for member owned Linen
Status
unsuccessful
Status Details
unsuccessful

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
027479-2026-1-1
Award ID
027479-2026-1-1
Title
Lot 1 Residential Textiles and Student and Conferencing Packs
Status
active
Date Signed
26 Feb 2026, 00:00

Value

Amount
18,000,000
Currency
GBP
Entry 2
Id
027479-2026-2-2
Award ID
027479-2026-2-2
Title
Lot 2 Window Coverings
Status
active
Date Signed
26 Feb 2026, 00:00

Value

Amount
18,000,000
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Salford · UK · M6 6FP · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 027479-2026award, contract ·