Residential Textiles and Linen Services
North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium · Local or regional public body
In brief
North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium awarded construction and building maintenance work to Gailarde Limited, Kiesta Fabrics & Interiors Ltd and The Student Essentials Company Limited and 6 others on 26 February 2026.
It is split into 4 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
Lot 1 Residential Textiles and Student and Conferencing PacksWhat this lot coversLot 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. | Furniture, Uniforms, clothing and PPE | — |
Lot 2 Window CoveringsWhat this lot coversThis 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. | Construction, Building maintenance and repairs | — |
Lot 3 Fully Managed Linen Hire and Laundry ServiceWhat this lot coversThis 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. | — | — |
Lot 4 Laundry Service for member owned LinenWhat this lot coversThis 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. | — | — |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gailarde Limited Kiesta Fabrics & Interiors Ltd (SME) The Student Essentials Company Limited (SME) Thomas Kneale & Co Ltd (SME) | — | £18,000,000 | |
| Custom Group Limited (SME) Thomas Kneale & Co Ltd (SME) Herbert Parkinson Ltd Milly Contract Furnishings Limited (SME) Muirgroup Interiors Ltd (SME) Skopos Fabrics Ltd (SME) | — | £18,000,000 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract award notice · notice 027479-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
3Awards
2Suppliers it has used most for construction
- Custom Group Limited1 contract
- Gailarde Limited1 contract
- Herbert Parkinson Ltd1 contract
- Kiesta Fabrics & Interiors Ltd1 contract
- Milly Contract Furnishings Limited1 contract
Similar open tenders
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- £4.5mframework ceiling
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From notice 027479-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 25 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.