Planning

Supply of Laundry Chemicals, Tanks and Pumps

SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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PlanningUpdate

02 Mar 2026 at 12:17

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

02 Mar 2026 at 12:15

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is currently engaging in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Supply of Laundry Chemicals, Tanks and Pumps." This process falls under the industry categories "Cleaning products," "Various chemical products," and "Installation services of laundry washing, dry-cleaning and drying machines." The Trust operates a large in-house laundry facility in Sheffield (UKE32 region) and seeks to gather market information ahead of a competitive procurement, valued at approximately £487,740 gross. Interested parties have until 23 March 2026 to participate in the Request for Information (RFI) process, accessible via the Atamis e-tendering portal. The contract period is set to commence on 1 June 2026, with potential extensions until 2 June 2031.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of laundry chemicals, installation services, and related equipment. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in cleaning and chemical products, can benefit from participating due to the suitability for SMEs and the above-threshold classification of the procurement. Engaging in this process allows businesses to potentially secure long-term contracts with one of the UK's major healthcare providers, enhancing their market presence and expanding their reach into the healthcare sector. Businesses equipped to deliver high-quality goods and installation services should consider competing in this tender to grow their operations.

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Notice Information

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 across clinical and patient-care settings. The Trust is seeking market information ahead of a competitive procurement for Laundry chemicals, pumps and tanks.

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065f73
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018389-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

39830000 - Cleaning products

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£406,450 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 1 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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