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Tender

08 Jul 2026 at 12:11

Summary of the contracting process

Wrexham County Borough Council is seeking tenders for the provision of dry cleaning and laundry services, specifically for the collection and delivery of mechanic overalls and work mats on a weekly basis. The tender process, which follows an open procurement method under Welsh devolved regulations, is currently at the "Tender" stage. The project is valued at £45,000 gross, and is classified under the services category within the laundry and dry-cleaning industry. The procurement process is set to close on 10th August 2026, with an enquiry period ending on 6th August 2026, and all tenders must be submitted electronically via eTender Wales. The contract, carrying out services in Wrexham (UKL23), is planned to commence on 1st October 2026, with the initial duration of one year and potential extensions up until 2029.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in industrial laundry services, particularly those equipped to handle consistent, high-volume textile maintenance. Companies that can efficiently manage logistics within strict schedule requirements across Wrexham will find this tender particularly suitable. The competitive procurement criteria place a strong emphasis on quality and cost, with a 60% quality and 40% pricing weighting in the evaluation process, making it favourable for businesses that can deliver exceptional service quality while maintaining cost-effectiveness. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, with renewal options offering potential long-term engagements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Proc-25-317 | Provision of Dry Cleaning and Laundry Services

Notice Description

BACKGROUND Wrexham County Borough Council is inviting tenders for the provision of a Provision of Dry Cleaning and Laundry Services for the collection and delivery of mechanic overalls and work mats on a weekly basis. Collections and deliveries must take place simultaneously. SCOPE Wrexham County Borough Council estimate that there will be between 10 and 40 sets of PPE mechanics overalls plus 4 workshop mats, each week. The specific collection and delivery day and time will be agreed at contract award and must remain consistent each week for the duration of the contract. Collections and deliveries must take place Monday to Friday between 09:00 and 15:00. After the initial collection of soiled garments, all subsequent collections and deliveries must occur simultaneously during the same scheduled visit.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: option to extended for 24 months in 12 monthly increments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c654
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064192-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

42716000 - Laundry washing, dry-cleaning and drying machines

98310000 - Washing and dry-cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£37,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£37,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 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
WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WREXHAM
Postcode
LL11 1AR
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham
Delivery Location
TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham

Local Authority
Wrexham
Electoral Ward
Grosvenor
Westminster Constituency
Wrexham

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