Awarded contract

Seat Refresh Project

Details

Supplier(s)
Diamond Rail Services
Value
350,000
Topic
Upholstery fabrics
Published
9 September 2026

Tender description

Caledonian Sleeper Limited (CSL) is seeking proposals from suitably qualified suppliers for the provision of replacement seat upholstery fabric for passenger seating, including armrest fabric installed within the Caledonian Sleeper fleet. The objective is to replace the existing seat upholstery fabric whilst maintaining compliance with current railway fire safety, smoke emission and passenger seating standards applicable to Operational Category 3 sleeper vehicles. Lot 1: Caledonian Sleeper Limited (CSL) is seeking proposals from suitably qualified suppliers for the provision of replacement seat upholstery fabric for passenger seating, including armrest fabric installed within the Caledonian Sleeper fleet. The objective is to replace the existing seat upholstery fabric whilst maintaining compliance with current railway fire safety, smoke emission and passenger seating standards applicable to Operational Category 3 sleeper vehicles. The replacement programme is limited to the upholstery fabric. Existing seat structures, seat shells, foam cushions, headrests and armrests will remain unchanged. The successful supplier shall provide a complete solution including fabric supply, technical support, certification evidence and support for any validation activities necessary to achieve compliance with current railway standards.

Timeline

  1. Completed: Award date2 September 2026
  2. Completed: Award published9 September 2026
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About the buyer

Caledonian Sleeper Limited runs the overnight sleeper trains between London and Scotland, and buys as a public sector rail operator. Scottish Rail Holdings owns the company. The Scottish Government owns Scottish Rail Holdings. Public ownership began on 25 June 2023. A locomotive and driver contract for the London to Scotland services went to tender in 2025. Past tenders have covered laundry, toiletries and revenue management software.

Over the past 5 years, most of Caledonian Sleeper Limited's contract awards have been in furniture and furnishings, IT services and food and drink.

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