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Laundering of Reusable Gowns

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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13 May 2025 at 09:13

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12 Nov 2024 at 14:13

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15 Jul 2024 at 08:51

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Summary of the contracting process

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for the laundering of reusable gowns, a service critical to hospital operations and safety. This project, titled "Laundering of Reusable Gowns," involved organising the laundering, light repairing, and maintenance of splash-proof gowns with a weekly volume averaging around 2400 garments. The project was procured through an open procedure and has been awarded to Swiss Laundry. The contract, valued at £653,184, was signed on 28 April 2025 and is intended for a duration of three years, with options for extension. The service falls under the laundry-collection services category, and operations will be conducted in the Cambridge area, specifically within the UKH1 region.

This tender represents significant growth potential for businesses engaged in laundry and logistics. Companies specialising in healthcare laundry services, light garment repairs, and efficient logistics management are well-suited to benefit from such contracts. The consistent demand for reusable gown laundering ensures a stable business opportunity, while the inclusion of logistics for gown collection and delivery broadens the scope for service providers with robust supply chain capabilities. As hospitals strive for high hygiene standards, businesses that ensure regulatory compliance, possess suitable laundering facilities, and offer comprehensive service packages can strengthen their market position through similar procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Laundering of Reusable Gowns

Notice Description

This project is to organise the Laundering, light repair and maintenance of the splash proof gowns with a rating of IP 44. The supplier will need to organise the collection and delivery of an average of 2400 gowns per week. This can fluctuate during times of higher demand for example during winter months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Royal Papworth Hospital are seeking to place a contract for the Laundering, light repairing and splashproof treatment of their non-sterile gowns. These gowns are critical to keep staff and Patients safe, used throughout the hospital in various wards. We launder and treat an average of around 2400 gowns a week. The logistics of moving, delivering and packaging the gowns is to be included within this agreement. We anticipate this contract to be for three years with two, twelve-month options to extend.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047d40
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020689-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98311000 - Laundry-collection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£653,184 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 0AY
Postcode Area
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH1 East Anglia
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Queen Edith's
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Swiss Laundry

Further Information

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