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Provision for Fire Retardant Beddings and Nightwear

Published
Published 12 January 2026
Deadline
Closed 1 April 2025

Overview

In alignment with Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service's (RBFRS) ongoing commitment to protecting vulnerable members of the community, the Service has recognised that supplying fire retardant bedding and nightwear plays a critical role in mitigating the risk of fire among the vulnerable community members. RBFRS has opted to procure these items through the National Framework Agreement for the Supply and Delivery of Safe and Well equipment (C5682) established by West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority. RBFRS determined that Thomas Kneale & Co Ltd continues to provide the best combination of quality, reliability, and value for the Service's Safe and Well programme. The Framework offers standardised specifications, competitive pricing, and efficient call-off arrangements, supporting RBFRS's commitment to safeguarding vulnerable community members through the provision of high-quality fire retardant products.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Awarded
Category
Goods
Procedure
Selective
SME suitable
Yes
Published
12 January 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Textile fabrics and related items

Award outcome

Awarded value
£80,000
Award date
13 November 2025
Contract period
20 April 2025 → 20 April 2029
Winner
  • Thomas Kneale & Co Ltd

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract Award Notice

    12 January 2026

Contracting authority

  • Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service

    Buyer

    READING, United Kingdom

    GB-SRS: sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/Uf466hFX

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Awarded: Provision for Fire Retardant Beddings and Nightwear — won by Thomas Kneale & Co Ltd — Skim