Award

Procurement for the Provision and Maintenance of White Good Laundry Machines

LONDON AND QUADRANT HOUSING TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Feb 2025 at 15:10

Tender

08 Jul 2024 at 10:30

Summary of the contracting process

The London and Quadrant Housing Trust has completed a procurement process for the provision and maintenance of white-good laundry machines, awarding the contract to Forbes Professional. This procurement, identified as "Head Office 00001739," falls within the industry category of goods, specifically clothes-washing and drying machines (CPV code: 39713200). The contract, which is located in the UKI41 region, covers a period of three years with options for two 12-month extensions, and requires the supplier to handle both domestic and commercial appliances. Key dates include the contract being signed on 21st January 2025, following the open procedure procurement method.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses in the domestic appliances industry, particularly for those capable of providing high-quality and cost-effective solutions. The tender’s criteria prioritize both quality (60%) and price (40%), making it suitable for suppliers that excel in both areas. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Forbes Professional, who secured the contract, are especially well-positioned to benefit from such procurement opportunities. The contract stipulates regular maintenance and the provision of necessary reports and certificates, highlighting a continuous business relationship with the contracting authority.

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Notice Title

Procurement for the Provision and Maintenance of White Good Laundry Machines

Notice Description

L and Q has awarded a contract to Forbes Professional for the supply and maintenance of white-good laundry machines.

Lot Information

Lot 1

L and Q intends to award a contract to a single supplier for 3 years (36 months) with the option of x2 extensions 12 months each . The selected supplier will be required to provide domestic and commercial appliances including washing machines, dryers and ancillary equipment that suit the requirements of the stakeholder. The supplier will also be expected to undertake monthly maintenance checks of all machines and equipment and undertake cleaning of any associated ventilation equipment every six months. The supplier shall be expected to provide reports and certificates demonstrating the completion of these tasks.

Renewal: with the option of x2 extensions 12 months each

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047b7d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006303-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39713200 - Clothes-washing and drying machines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£943,080 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON AND QUADRANT HOUSING TRUST
Contact Name
Tara McNamara
Contact Email
p6@lqgroup.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STRATFORD
Postcode
E15 4PH
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI41 Hackney and Newham

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

F. DONALD FORBES & CO TRADING AS FORBES PROFESSIONAL

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