National Framework Agreement for Upholstery Services
Framework Description
F/100 Upholstery Services covers reupholstery, refurbishment and replacement of clinical and non-clinical furniture for NHS and public sector buyers. COCH Commercial Procurement Services runs it nationally on behalf of Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. It is an open framework, and its first framework period ends on 22 October 2027. Work can be done on site or off site.
Context & Use Case
Estates and facilities teams use F/100 to extend the life of chairs, couches and other upholstered items rather than replacing them. Work must use fire-rated and infection-control compliant materials, especially in clinical areas. Furniture can be refurbished on site or taken away, and buyers can also buy new upholstered items where repair is not worthwhile.
Scope of Services
Reupholstery of clinical and non-clinical seating Fire-rated and infection control compliant materials On-site and off-site refurbishment Supply of new upholstered items Associated repair and refurbishment services
Lots
See framework link
Who Can Apply
Suits upholstery contractors, furniture refurbishment specialists and clinical seating suppliers that understand fire regulations and NHS infection control. F/100 is an open framework, so suppliers not on it can apply when it is reopened; its first framework period ends on 22 October 2027.
Buyer Benefits
Reupholstering costs less than replacement and reduces waste, supporting NHS net zero goals. F/100 gives estates teams a quick, compliant route to specialists. Buyers value fire-safety compliance, infection-control materials, quick turnaround to limit disruption to wards, and clear pricing per item.
Next Steps
Ask COCH Commercial Procurement Services, through its corporate services frameworks page, when F/100 will next reopen. Prepare fire certification for materials, infection control evidence, examples of NHS refurbishment work and a clear price schedule, so you can apply as soon as it does.
How Athena Can Help
Upholstery firms are often small businesses new to NHS frameworks. Athena's framework entry help for SMEs prepares your F/100 application, including fire and infection-control evidence, and checks it for compliance.
Our bidding advice for small suppliers helps you price per item competitively, and our bid writing and editing turns your refurbishment work into case studies that NHS estates teams can score with confidence. We can also help you set out turnaround times and on-site working arrangements that keep wards running.
