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Communal Laundry

KARBON HOMES

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Planning

01 Jul 2026 at 12:28

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Karbon Homes, a public authority classified under sub-central government, is planning a procurement process titled "Communal Laundry" for the purchase, rental, and maintenance of commercial and industrial laundry equipment, including washing machines, tumble dryers, and electric rotary ironers. The procurement falls under the goods category and has a total estimated value of £270,000. The contracting region is the UKC region in the United Kingdom. This procurement process, operating under a direct award method, is currently in the planning stage with a contract period from 31st July 2026 to 30th July 2029 and potential renewals extending to 30th July 2030. A future notice date is set for 13th July 2026, indicating further details about the tender process will become available then.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in the manufacturing or supply of laundry machinery. The direct award method simplifies the procedure, making it particularly accessible to suitable businesses that can provide competitive and comprehensive maintenance solutions alongside their equipment offerings. Companies with an established presence in the UKC region and those capable of delivering high-quality commercial and industrial laundry solutions could find this contract highly beneficial for business growth, as it allows for long-term engagement and potential contract renewals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Communal Laundry

Notice Description

The purchase, rental and maintenance of commercial and industrial washing machines, tumble dryers and electric rotary ironers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c146
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061729-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42716000 - Laundry washing, dry-cleaning and drying machines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KARBON HOMES
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASLE
Postcode
NE12 8EG
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Longbenton & Benton
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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