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TenderUpdate

20 May 2026 at 07:36

Tender

24 Apr 2026 at 11:54

PlanningUpdate

02 Mar 2026 at 12:17

Planning

02 Mar 2026 at 12:15

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking suppliers for the tender titled "Supply of Laundry Chemicals, Tanks, and Pumps." This procurement, which falls under the "Laundry supplies" industry category, is aimed at supporting the Trust's in-house laundry facility located in Sheffield, United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a total estimated contract value of £433,800 GBP, plus an option for renewal. The current procurement stage is active, with key dates including an enquiry period until 13th July 2026 and a final submission deadline on 27th July 2026. The planned contract period is from 1st January 2027 to 31st December 2030, with possible extensions available.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the chemicals and laundry supplies sectors to gain access to the healthcare market and secure contracts with a prestigious NHS Trust. The opportunities for business growth are particularly promising for SMEs, as the tender invites participation from businesses that can meet specific economic and technical selection criteria. The award will be based equally on quality and cost, highlighting the potential for companies with a focus on quality delivery to differentiate themselves. With the projected contract value and renewal options, this procurement presents an excellent avenue for long-term collaboration and expansion within the healthcare supply chain.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supply of Laundry Chemicals, Tanks and Pumps

Notice Description

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (STH) operates a large in-house laundry facility, processing approximately 632,000 textile items per month in support of clinical and patient-care services. The Trust is now seeking suppliers to participate the procurement exercise for the supply of laundry chemicals, pumps, and tanks.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 x optional 12-month contract extension periods

Planning Information

The RFI process is being undertaken to allow the soft market testing for Supply of Laundry Chemicals, Tanks and Pumps. As part of this process, we would welcome your comments on the draft specification and any other relevant information outlined in the preliminary documents, which can be accessed via the Atamis e-tendering portal under reference: C415501.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065f73
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045993-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

39291000 - Laundry supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£361,100 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£361,100 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
23 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2031-04-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2JF
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE32 Sheffield

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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