Tender

The University of Bath Supply of Dry Cleaning

THE UNIVERSITY OF BATH

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Tender

26 Mar 2026 at 13:27

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bath is currently seeking proposals for the provision of a dry cleaning service, a tender process categorised under washing and dry-cleaning services. Located in Bath, United Kingdom, this tender is in the stage of 'active tender' with key dates including the tender period ending on 24th April 2026 and the enquiry period closing on 17th April 2026. This open procurement method aims for services above the specified threshold, offering a contract value of £180,000, with potential renewals. The award decision is set to be concluded by 24th May 2026, focusing on both price (70% weight) and quality (30% weight) criteria.

This tender provides significant growth prospects for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in laundry and dry-cleaning services. The one-year contract, starting from 12th June 2026, with the possibility of extensions, offers long-term engagement opportunities. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality services at competitive prices will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procedure allows for electronic submissions, facilitating wider participation and access for suitable companies across the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

The University of Bath Supply of Dry Cleaning

Notice Description

Dry cleaning laundry service, per the specification contained within the document pack. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bath:-Washing-and-dry-cleaning-services./27WS28Q756 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/27WS28Q756

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067526
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027934-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98310000 - Washing and dry-cleaning services

98311000 - Laundry-collection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Jun 2026 - 11 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BATH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA2 7AY
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bathwick
Westminster Constituency
Bath

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