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PURCH2818A Provision of Framework Agreement for Managed Laundry Services

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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12 Jan 2026 at 14:37

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow is currently in the tender stage for a framework agreement involving Managed Laundry Services, classified under the industry category of laundry-management services. The procurement will cover student residence sites across the Glasgow area, identified by the region code UKM82. This contract is structured as a framework agreement lasting five years, with potential extensions up to a total of eight years, under the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation. Key dates include a site visit on 29th January 2026, and the tender submission deadline is 11th February 2026 at noon. The procurement focuses on enhancing laundry services across multiple sites, with electronic submissions required via the Public Contracts Scotland portal.

This procurement opportunity presents significant business growth potential for companies specialising in facilities management or laundry services. Businesses with strong capabilities in customer service, sustainability, and added value can benefit from competing in this tender, as these aspects account for a substantial portion of the evaluation criteria. Additionally, the project supports community benefits like employment and training opportunities, which may align well with corporate social responsibility objectives. Companies that are prepared to engage with the competitive negotiation process and can demonstrate robust customer service, sustainability, and community impact will find this contract particularly well-suited to their growth strategies. SMEs, third sector organisations, and businesses capable of supplying or subcontracting related services will also find opportunities within the supply-chain development activities encouraged by this tender.

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Notice Title

PURCH2818A Provision of Framework Agreement for Managed Laundry Services

Notice Description

PURCH2818A Provision of Framework Agreement for Managed Laundry Services or the period of Five Years with one option to extend for 24 months followed by two options to extend for 12 Months each. Tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland. Tender returns should be submitted via Public Contracts Scotland, no paper copies will be accepted. Should paper tenders be submitted, they will be rejected. Further to this any questions or communications regarding individual tender exercises must be sent via the Public Contracts Scotland Portal. Tender queries received through any other channel will not be answered. Should users of Public Contracts Scotland have any problems with the web site they should contact website Support Desk, contact details can be found by following the 'Contact Us' option on the left hand menu at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx

Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2818A Provision of Framework Agreement for Managed Laundry Services or the period of Five Years with one option to extend for 24 months followed by two options to extend for 12 Months each. This procurement process is being conducted using the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPN) in accordance with the requirements of Regulation 30 of the PC(S)R 2015. Although this procurement is being conducted under the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPN), it is structured differently from a typical CPN process. This approach has been adopted to enhance the efficiency of evaluating supplier responses across both stages (SPD and ITT). The University of Glasgow is tendering for upgraded Managed Laundry facilities at all Student Residence sites. Site Visit: Wednesday 29th January 2026. Time: 10am Location: TBC Please contact Rhona.Wilson@glasgow.ac.uk to register for the site visit. Registration must be made no later than 5pm on Tuesday 27th January 2026. Please note that due to the multiple sites that will be covered, a minibus will be used to transport Bidders across sites and therefore Bidders are restricted to one representative each. Please refer to PURCH2818A ITT for specification.

Renewal: Fixed for a period of Five Years with one option to extend for 24 months followed by two options to extend for 12 Months each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0603cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002320-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

51 - Installation services (except software)

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

42716000 - Laundry washing, dry-cleaning and drying machines

51543400 - Installation services of laundry washing, dry-cleaning and drying machines

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 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
Contact Name
Rhona Wilson
Contact Email
rhona.wilson@glasgow.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413306908

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Hillhead
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

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