Tender

Supply of Laundry Chemicals, Tanks and Pumps

SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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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

The Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the tender stage for its procurement of laundry chemicals, pumps, and tanks required for its large in-house laundry facility located in Sheffield, United Kingdom. This procurement process, operating under the open procedure method, aims to support clinical and patient-care services by processing approximately 632,000 textile items monthly. The tender is categorised under 'goods' in the laundry supplies industry with its procurement valued at £433,800 gross. Key dates include submission deadlines ending on 25 May 2026, and the contract award period concluding by 29 June 2026. Interested suppliers are encouraged to submit electronic bids in English, and the initiative allows for DMA compliance.

This procurement presents a significant business opportunity, particularly for SMEs specialising in laundry supplies and chemical products, as well as those providing installation services of laundry equipment. Companies in the cleaning products and installation services sectors would be well-positioned to compete given the scope and nature of this tender. With a value above the threshold and provisions for renewal, this tender offers potential for continued engagement and partnership with the Trust. Ensuring high-quality and cost-effective solutions could secure a long-term business relationship, fostering growth and expansion in this specialised domain.

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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/037574-2026
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
24 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 May 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
23 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Aug 2026 - 9 Aug 2029 3-4 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
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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

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