Contract

Curtains, Blinds and Associated Services 2025

  • NHS Supply Chain operated by North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (who are hosted by Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust) acting on behalf of Supply Chain Coordination Ltd

F03: Contract award notice

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-030206

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04b526 (view related notices)

Published 5 June 2025, 12:27pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

NHS Supply Chain operated by North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (who are hosted by Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust) acting on behalf of Supply Chain Coordination Ltd

Floor 3, Don Valley House, Savile Street East

Sheffield

S4 7UQ

Contact

Anna Falzarano

Email

anna.falzarano@supplychain.nhs.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.supplychain.nhs.uk

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

National or federal Agency/Office

one.5) Main activity

Health


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Curtains, Blinds and Associated Services 2025

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 39515000 - Curtains, drapes, valances and textile blinds

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of curtains, tracks and associated services direct to NHS Supply Chain customers via the eDirect/Direct route to market. The ranges of products available under the framework agreement include; non-antimicrobial and antimicrobial treated polypropylene curtains, flame retardant fabric curtains, blinds, wipeable curtains, track system, complementary products and other associated services (fitting, removal, recycling, tracks maintenance).

This framework agreement is for a total of 48 months. Precise quantities are unknown, It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of GBP 24,280,000 and GBP 40,200,000 throughout the duration of this framework agreement. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth. The values provided are for guidance only and are not a guarantee of business.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)

Value excluding VAT: £40,200,000

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Non-Antimicrobial Treated Polypropylene Curtains

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 19732000 - Polypropylene
  • 39515000 - Curtains, drapes, valances and textile blinds
  • 39515100 - Curtains
  • 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
  • 90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of non antimicrobial treated polypropylene cubicle, shower and window curtains, complementary products and associated services to NHS Supply Chain customers via the eDirect route to market. Non antimicrobial treated curtains are required in a range of sizes (small, medium, large) and colours, with various hanging mechanisms. The hanging mechanisms include but are not limited to:

- Eyelet

- External hanging mechanism

- Internal hanging mechanism

It also includes, but is not limited to, the following complimentary associated services; site survey, track adjustments, fitting, removal and recycling of curtains.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Supply Resilience / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion - Name: Product Recycling / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10

Price - Weighting: 70

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that expenditure will be in the region of GBP 17,200,000 and GBP 20.800,000 throughout the duration of this framework agreement. However, this is an approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Antimicrobial Treated Polypropylene Curtains

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 19732000 - Polypropylene
  • 39515000 - Curtains, drapes, valances and textile blinds
  • 39515100 - Curtains
  • 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
  • 90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of antimicrobial treated polypropylene cubicle, shower and window curtains, complementary products and associated services to NHS Supply Chain customers via the eDirect route to market. Antimicrobial treated curtains are required in a range of sizes (small, medium, large) and colours, with various hanging mechanisms. The hanging mechanisms include but are not limited to:

- Eyelet

- External hanging mechanism

- Internal hanging mechanism

It also includes, but is not limited to, the following complimentary associated services; site survey, track adjustments, fitting, removal and recycling of curtains.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Supply Resilience / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion - Name: Product Recycling / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10

Price - Weighting: 70

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of GBP 6,400,000 and GBP 8,000,000 throughout the duration of this framework agreement. However, this is an approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Wipeable, Fabric Curtains and Blinds

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 19244000 - Curtain fabrics
  • 39515000 - Curtains, drapes, valances and textile blinds
  • 39515100 - Curtains
  • 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of fabric curtains, wipeable curtains, blinds, complementary products and associated services to NHS Supply Chain customers via the direct route to market. Products are required in a range of sizes, designs and colours, with various hanging mechanisms. The hanging mechanisms include but are not limited to:

- Eyelet

- External hanging mechanism

- Internal hanging mechanism

It also includes, but is not limited to, the following complimentary associated services; site survey, track adjustments and fitting of curtains.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Savings Delivery / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10

Price - Weighting: 70

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of GBP 680,000 and GBP 8,000,000 throughout the duration of this framework agreement. However, this is an approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Track System

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 39515000 - Curtains, drapes, valances and textile blinds
  • 39515100 - Curtains
  • 44115810 - Curtain rails and hangings
  • 44115811 - Curtain rails
  • 90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of track system to NHS Supply Chain customers via the direct route to market. Products include but are not limited to; tracks, fitting, removal, recycling and track maintenance.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Savings Delivery / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion - Name: Product Recycling / Weighting: 10

Price - Weighting: 70

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of GBP 3,400,000 throughout the duration of this framework agreement. However, this is an approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2024/S 000-036284

four.2.9) Information about termination of call for competition in the form of a prior information notice

The contracting authority will not award any further contracts based on the above prior information notice


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

1

Title

Non-Antimicrobial Treated Polypropylene Curtains

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

23 April 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 15

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 15

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Sir Jacob Behrens & Sons Ltd

Centrepoint, Marshall Stevens Way, Trafford Park, Manchester, M17 1PP 

Manchester

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Bio Technics Ltd

Guild Appleton & Co., Number 19 Old Hall Street, Liverpool L3 9JQ 

Liverpool

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Gailarde Ltd

Unit 30, Oakwood Business Park, Old Great North Road, Sawtry, Cambridgeshire, PE28 5XN

Cambridgeshire

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Grosvenor Contracts (London) Ltd

Synergy LMS, Ascot Drive, Derby, DE24 8HE 

Derby

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Disposable Cubicle Curtains Limited T/A Hygenica

Enterprise Drive, Four Ashes, Wolverhampton, WV10 7DF 

Wolverhampton

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Marlux Medical Ltd

Unit 15 Elta House, Roman Way, Coleshill, Birmingham, B46 1HG 

Birmingham

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

ORN (Int) Limited T/A ORN Health

Eagle House, Unit 5 Beaumont Road, Banbury, OX16 1RH 

Banbury

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Panaz Ltd

Bentley Wood Way, Network 65 Business Park, Hapton, Burnley, c, BB11 5ST

Burnley

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Sol Komfort Interiors Ltd

Cypress House, Mid Cornwall Business Park, Par Moor Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 3RT

Cornwall

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £20,800,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

2

Title

Antimicrobial Treated Polypropylene Curtains

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

23 April 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 14

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 14

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Sir Jacob Behrens & Sons Ltd

Centrepoint, Marshall Stevens Way, Trafford Park, Manchester, M17 1PP 

Manchester

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Bio Technics Ltd

Guild Appleton & Co., Number 19 Old Hall Street, Liverpool L3 9JQ 

Liverpool

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Gailarde Ltd

Unit 30, Oakwood Business Park, Old Great North Road, Sawtry, Cambridgeshire, PE28 5XN

Sawtry

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Grosvenor Contracts (London) Ltd

Synergy LMS, Ascot Drive, Derby, DE24 8HE 

Derby

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Disposable Cubicle Curtains Limited T/A Hygenica

Enterprise Drive, Four Ashes, Wolverhampton, WV10 7DF 

Wolverhampton

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Marlux Medical Ltd

Unit 15 Elta House, Roman Way, Coleshill, Birmingham, B46 1HG 

Birmingham

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Opal Disposables Limited

Unit 1A Heath Farm, Alcester Road, Wythall, Birmingham, B476AJ 

Birmingham

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

ORN (Int) Limited T/A ORN Health

Eagle House, Unit 5 Beaumont Road, Banbury, OX16 1RH 

Banbury

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Panaz Ltd

Bentley Wood Way, Network 65 Business Park, Hapton, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 5ST

Burnley

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Sol Komfort Interiors Ltd

Cypress House, Mid Cornwall Business Park, Par Moor Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 3RT

Cornwall

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £8,000,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

3

Title

Wipeable, Fabric Curtains and Blinds

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

23 April 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 10

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 10

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Sir Jacob Behrens & Sons Ltd

Centrepoint, Marshall Stevens Way, Trafford Park, Manchester, M17 1PP 

Manchester

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Gailarde LTD

Unit 30, Oakwood Business Park, Old Great North Road, Sawtry, Cambridgeshire, PE28 5XN

Sawtry

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Grosvenor Contracts (London) Ltd

Synergy LMS, Ascot Drive, Derby, DE24 8HE 

Derby

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Opal Disposables Limited

Unit 1A Heath Farm, Alcester Road, Wythall, Birmingham, B476AJ 

Birmingham

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Panaz Ltd

Bentley Wood Way, Network 65 Business Park, Hapton, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 5ST

Burnley

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Sol Komfort Interiors Ltd

Cypress House, Mid Cornwall Business Park, Par Moor Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 3RT

Cornwall

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £8,000,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

4

Title

Track System

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

23 April 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 9

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 9

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Sir Jacob Behrens & Sons Ltd

Centrepoint, Marshall Stevens Way, Trafford Park, Manchester, M17 1PP 

Manchester

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Grosvenor Contracts (London) Ltd

Synergy LMS, Ascot Drive, Derby, DE24 8HE 

Derby

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Sol Komfort Interiors Ltd

Cypress House, Mid Cornwall Business Park, Par Moor Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 3RT

Cornwall

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £3,400,000


Section six. Complementary information

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

n/a

n/a

Country

United Kingdom

six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures

Not applicable

n/a

Country

United Kingdom

six.4.3) Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures

Appeals to be logged in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended).