Tender

Residential Textiles and Linen Services

NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM

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Tender

14 Feb 2025 at 09:46

Summary of the contracting process

The North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC) has initiated an open tender process for a framework agreement titled “Residential Textiles and Linen Services,” with a focus on the soft furnishings industry. The framework is valued at £18,000,000 and includes four lots: Residential Textiles and Student and Conferencing Packs, Window Coverings, Fully Managed Linen Hire and Laundry Service, and Laundry Service for member-owned Linen. The procurement covers various regions across the United Kingdom and aims to supply goods and services mainly to educational institutions. The initial contract period is from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2028, with an option to extend until 31st July 2029. The tender period ends on 15th April 2025, with submissions accepted electronically and in writing.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in textiles, window coverings, and laundry services. Suppliers can benefit from large-scale orders and the potential for continued contracts through the extension period. Companies adept at delivering quality products and services under strict timelines would be well-suited to compete. In particular, businesses that can handle bulk orders for residential textiles, manage comprehensive laundry services, and supply and install various window coverings across diverse locations, including historical buildings, will find this an excellent growth opportunity. The framework’s multi-provider approach ensures that numerous suppliers can participate, enhancing market competition and innovation.

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Notice Title

Residential Textiles and Linen Services

Notice Description

NWUPC is establishing a multi-provider Framework Agreement on behalf of members of NWUPC, CPC, APUC, HEPCW, LUPC, NEUPC, and SUPC for Residential Textiles and Linen Services Ref: FFE3188 NW. The Framework Agreement will be split into (4) lots as follows: Lot 1 Residential Textiles and Student and Conferencing Packs Lot 2 Window Coverings Lot 3 Fully Managed Linen Hire and Laundry Service Lot 4 Laundry Service for member owned Linen This Framework Agreement will commence on 1st August 2025 for an initial period of thirty-six (36) months until 31st July 2028 with the option to extend the Agreement for (12) months until 31st July 2029 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance.

Lot Information

Lot 1 Residential Textiles and Student and Conferencing Packs

Lot 1 covers the supply of residential textiles and kitchen starter packs. The framework agreement is designed for the bulk supply of in scope products to member institution site for use predominantly in student residential accommodation & conferencing settings. This lot covers the supply of goods, across the United Kingdom for Bedding Textiles (not limited to Bed Linen and Bedding packs, duvets, pillows) and Kitchen Starter packs (not limited to Dining ware, crockery, cutlery, pans, glassware), Cooking aids and Kitchen Linens. This lot also covers the supply of the above in-scope goods, across the United Kingdom, directly to the student on a non-mandatory basis. Coverage is national but is not mandatory that appointed suppliers can supply each region. Additional information: Please read the Supplier Guide to Tendering, Selection Criteria Scoring Mechanism, Invitation to Tender and accompanying appendices prior to completing any sections on this e-tendering system.

Renewal: Option to extend the Agreement for (12) months until 31st July 2029 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance.

Lot 2 Window Coverings

This lot covers supply only and supply & installation of a range of curtains, blinds and other window coverings including but not limited to manual and electric roller, venetian, & vertical blinds in a range of fabrics and materials; black out, dim out, lined & non-lined curtains in a range of fabrics; and window films. Products will be provided in both occupied and unoccupied areas of a member institution's estate including but not limited to student, residential and commercial accommodation, teaching areas including lecture theatres, bathrooms, offices, storerooms, reception areas, corridors, and stairways. Installations may be required in buildings of historical interest or listings. Additional information: Please read the Supplier Guide to Tendering, Selection Criteria Scoring Mechanism, Invitation to Tender and accompanying appendices prior to completing any sections on this e-tendering system.

Renewal: Option to extend the Agreement for (12) months until 31st July 2029 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance.

Lot 3 Fully Managed Linen Hire and Laundry Service

This lot covers the provision of fully managed linen and laundry services which will include but is not limited to: linen hire and laundering services entailing article provision, article collection & return, washing and finishing, ironing, dry cleaning, stain removal, alternations and tumble drying. The services will be required across a range of articles including but not limited to accommodation linen (including but not limited to duvet covers, pillowcases, sheets), event linen (including but not limited to tablecloths) and bathroom textiles. Articles will be predominantly for conferencing use. Additional information: Please read the Supplier Guide to Tendering, Selection Criteria Scoring Mechanism, Invitation to Tender and accompanying appendices prior to completing any sections on this e-tendering system.

Renewal: Option to extend the Agreement for (12) months until 31st July 2029 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance.

Lot 4 Laundry Service for member owned Linen

This lot covers the provision of laundry services for member owned articles. The lot includes but is not limited to: article collection & return, washing and finishing, ironing, dry cleaning, stain removal, alternations and tumble drying. The services will be required across a range of articles including but not limited to accommodation linen (including but not limited to duvet covers, pillowcases, sheets), event linen (including but not limited to tablecloths), bathroom textiles, member institution issued uniforms/clothing (including laboratory coats) and curtains. Additional information: Please read the Supplier Guide to Tendering, Selection Criteria Scoring Mechanism, Invitation to Tender and accompanying appendices prior to completing any sections on this e-tendering system.

Renewal: Option to extend the Agreement for (12) months until 31st July 2029 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04df04
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005062-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

18314000 - Bathrobes

39143110 - Beds and bedding and specialist soft furnishings

39221100 - Kitchenware

39512000 - Bed linen

39513000 - Table linen

39514000 - Toilet and kitchen linen

39514100 - Towels

39514200 - Tea towels

39515000 - Curtains, drapes, valances and textile blinds

39515100 - Curtains

39515400 - Blinds

39516100 - Soft furnishings

44410000 - Articles for the bathroom and kitchen

45421143 - Installation work of blinds

98311000 - Laundry-collection services

98311100 - Laundry-management services

98311200 - Laundry-operation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM
Contact Name
Laura Hills
Contact Email
laura.hills@nwupc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1612348003

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M6 6FP
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Pendleton & Charlestown
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Further Information

Notice URLs

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