Planning

Laundry and Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE)

UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

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Planning

23 Apr 2026 at 14:26

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Limited is overseeing a procurement process currently in the planning stage for a service contract titled "Laundry and Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE)." This contract falls under the services category and involves laundering and managing stocks of controlled clothing and protective overalls that may be radiologically contaminated. The services also include rental, purchase, and repair of clothing and protective equipment. Located in Warrington, the organisation is setting the milestone option for interested parties to visit its facility in Preston, Lancashire, with the engagement due by 29th May 2026. The tender process is scheduled to commence on 30th June 2026, with potential extensions up to 30th June 2030.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises involved in repair and maintenance services, particularly those experienced in handling radiologically contaminated materials and logistics. The wide geographical service scope includes regions across the United Kingdom, making it a lucrative venture for businesses that can provide specialised laundry services, respiratory protective equipment, and manage inventory systems like Kanban. Suitable companies will likely benefit from the contract's renewable nature and the operational need for consistent weekly service provision. Engaging in preliminary market reviews at the UKNNL facility before the deadline could provide additional insights and a competitive edge for businesses aiming to bid.

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Notice Title

Laundry and Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE)

Notice Description

A service to launder and manage stocks for example by using a Kanban system (twin-bin), of uncontrolled and radiologically contaminated /controlled clothing and protective overalls. The service will require weekly collection and return of laundered items. The service will include rental or purchase and repair of basic clothing, respiratory protective equipment (RPE) and towels. The service provider is required to provide suitable containers for collection and transportation, including containment of radiologically contaminated items. The estimated weekly volumes are:- Towels - 300 Polo shirts / T shirts - 200 Trousers - 100 Socks (individual) - 400 Underwear - 200 Coveralls - 200 Laboratory coats - 100 Coveralls used in a high-active area - 10 Respirators - 20 Air-line suits - 15

Planning Information

There is an option to attend an UKNNL facility to review the current service provision at; United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Preston Laboratory Springfields Salwick Preston Lancashire PR4 0XJ

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0689e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037202-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 May 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA3 6AE
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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