Published date: 12 January 2026

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 1 April 2025, 4am

Contract summary

Industry

  • Textile fabrics and related items - 19200000

  • Bed linen - 39512000

Location of contract

RG31 7SD

Value of contract

£0 to £80,000

Procurement reference

1602

Published date

12 January 2026

Closing date

1 April 2025

Closing time

4am

Contract start date

21 April 2025

Contract end date

20 April 2029

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Call-off from a framework agreement

A mini-competition or direct purchase from a pre-established framework agreement.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

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.

Award information

Awarded date

13 November 2025

Contract start date

21 April 2025

Contract end date

20 April 2029

Total value of contract

£80,000

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Thomas Kneale & Co Ltd

Address

Alex House 260-268,
Chapel Street,
Salford,
M3 5JZ

Reference

Companies House number: 00454128

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

About the buyer

Contact name

Rahul Venu

Address

Newsham Court
READING
RG31 7SD
England

Telephone

07768034856

Email

venur@rbfrs.co.uk