Planning

Virtual Market Engagement Event for the Provision of Laundry Services to Major Surface Warships 2022

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

12 Oct 2020 at 12:21

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is initiating a tender for the "Virtual Market Engagement Event for the Provision of Laundry Services to Major Surface Warships 2022". This procurement falls under the laundry-management services industry category, and the engagement event is scheduled for 2nd November 2020 at 10:00 am, conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams. Interested attendees must express their interest by 29th October 2020 at 5:00 pm to participate. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 29th October 2020.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in laundry services, particularly those capable of providing fully managed services that ensure flexibility and continuity while deployed. Companies that can handle large volumes of laundry, including service clothing and protective gear for military personnel, will be well-suited to compete. With potential contract terms extending up to five years, this is an ideal opening for SMEs looking to expand their service offerings within the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Virtual Market Engagement Event for the Provision of Laundry Services to Major Surface Warships 2022

Notice Description

The Navy Fleet has fully equipped laundry facilities onboard its Major Surface Ships. The requirement is for the provision of a fully managed laundry service providing flexibility, resilience and continuity of service while deployed overseas and ashore. The items that require laundering include Service clothing, personal protective items (PPE) and items required to be used in connection with Service duties (Crown laundry) which includes galley staff clothing/linen, sickbay items, mess furnishings and departmental specialist and sports clothing. Items will need to be laundered in line with the manufacturers care labels. There are approximately 2000-3000 of personal items laundered on a monthly basis across the Fleet for individuals and approximately 65000 (65K) items submitted by departments each month. As well as carrying out the laundry service responsibilities, The contractor will be responsible for cleaning and securing the allocated laundry facilities and compartment, ensuring that they are maintained in a clean and tidy condition at all time. All contractor personnel on board Major Surface Ships for this requirement must hold valid SC clearance at contract commencement and this must remain valid for contract duration. The potential contract duration will be for a three year period with two additional one year optionsavailable should they be required. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) will host this event on Monday 2nd November 2020 at 10:00am. The event will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams. The purpose of this event is to provide industry with further information on the requirement and to help build a final specification to take to market. This event will comprise of a short presentation, Q&A session and the opportunity for short 15 minute 1-2-1 sessions with the project team. It is our expectation that this will have completed by 12:30. To express an interest in attending this event please contact Hannah.streatfield100@mod.gov.uk and a Microsoft Teams invite will be issued to you via email nearer the time. Please ensure any expressions of interest are sent to the above address by 29 October 2020 17:00 to ensure there is time to issue the email meeting invite. MoD will not be liable to reimburse any costs incurred by any parties who respond to this notice or register any interest on the Portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4a238844-b145-4e04-9c8c-2f3767775eb6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b49613e-0e8a-4224-8698-af3550c17cd8
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98311100 - Laundry-management services

98311200 - Laundry-operation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Oct 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Hannah Streatfield
Contact Email
hannah.streatfield100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02392 727632

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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