Planning

Fully Managed Student Laundry Services

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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Planning

28 Oct 2024 at 15:58

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University is currently in the planning stage for their procurement of Fully Managed Student Laundry Services. The industry category is services, specifically laundry-management services, with the procurement process regulated under legal basis 32014L0024. The tender entails the provision of modern, cashless laundries at various Cardiff University sites year-round without any capital outlay or additional costs to the University, aside from utilities. An initial supplier engagement and sector interest meeting will take place virtually via Teams on 25th November 2024 from 2 pm to 3 pm. Businesses intending to participate must express their interest by registering on the University’s e-tendering portal by noon on 21st November 2024. Once registered, complete the form via the correspondence function of the portal. This process aims to clarify potential requirements, timelines, and respond to supplier concerns prior to the future notice date of 3rd February 2025.

This tender offers excellent growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laundry management services. Suppliers able to provide advanced cashless laundry technologies with a commitment to ongoing maintenance and support will find this opportunity particularly beneficial. Cardiff University will supply essential utilities free of charge, and suppliers will remit sales revenue to the University monthly. The initiative is well-suited for businesses that can ensure operational excellence, provide bilingual communication in Welsh and English, and manage heavy-duty laundry equipment. The tender method encourages supplier input and engagement, potentially leading to long-term partnerships and market expansion for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fully Managed Student Laundry Services

Notice Description

Cardiff University are looking for one supplier to provide modern, cashless laundries, at all designated sites, 365 days a year with no capital outlay or cost to the University (except those costs that arise from the utilities/services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Cardiff University are looking for one supplier to provide modern, cashless laundries, at all designated sites, 365 days a year with no capital outlay or cost to the University (except those costs that arise from the utilities/services outlined below) The facilities will include as a minimum:- Heavy duty washing machines Heavy duty dryers Instructions/posters (Bi-lingual Welsh and English to comply with sections 9.1-9.4 of the Cardiff University Welsh Language Operational Standards policy) Seating (where space allows) The University will provide gas, electricity, data provision, WI-FI, hard-wired internet facilities, drainage, lighting, and water to the laundries without charge, and tender proposals should take account of the direct costs incurred by the University in providing utilities throughout the duration of the contract period. The University will ensure all laundries are kept clean, tidy and will take all reasonable steps to ensure the security and protection of the equipment by means of a regular check by university staff, including the removal of fluff (in dryers), wiping of seals and doors (in all machines). Sales Revenue will be paid by the successful supplier to the University on a monthly basis. The University are hosting a Teams, supplier and sector engagement day on Monday 25th November 2024, Teams meeting, 2pm - 3pm. The objectives for the day are; a. Gauge and generate interest around the contract opportunity and assess the suppliers ability to support the indicative timelines b. Obtain feedback and answer any questions on the requirement as currently defined. c. Provide an opportunity for suppliers to raise any concerns they may have. In order to register your attendance and for more information please register your interest against the opportunity via Cardiff University e-tendering portal: In-Tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffuniversity/ Suppliers interested in attending the supplier engagement event must send an expression of interest via the In-Tend Portal. Once registered please complete the registration form and return via the correspondence function within the system. Suppliers will be limited to 2 attendees. The deadline for registering attendance at the event is Thursday 21st November 2024 - 12 Noon. The University reserves the right to reject an application to attend sent after this time. All presentation documentation, questions and answers will be published against the opportunity on the Portal following the event. This PIN is not a call for competition.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b1f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034905-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98311100 - Laundry-management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Feb 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
pricejk@cardiff.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2920879648

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 0DE
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Adamsdown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff East

Further Information

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