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Laundry Replacement of the PLC Controlling

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services

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30 Sep 2026 at 16:16

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership’s All-Wales Laundry Service is buying replacement controls for the Continuous Batch Washer at its Llansamlet Laundry Production Unit in Swansea. The work covers surveying and mapping the existing panel inputs, outputs and wiring; supplying and installing a replacement programmable logic controller (PLC) and compatible software; and integrating it with the existing machine, control programmes, press PLCs and sorting systems. The contractor must commission the installation and train site personnel. The laundry handles about 35,000 linen items a day, and the washer is important to maintaining production and service continuity. This is an industrial automation and PLC installation and software implementation service (CPV 45310000 and 72263000). All work must take place outside normal production hours to avoid disrupting laundry operations.

The buyer invited offers through an open competition. The contract period is 1 December 2026 to 28 February 2027; installation, commissioning, training and acceptance must be completed by 28 February 2027, with invoicing completed by 31 March 2027. The estimated value is £25,000 excluding VAT (£30,000 including VAT). Suppliers could submit enquiries until 21 October 2026 at 16:00, and bids were due by 26 October 2026 at 16:00. There is one lot. Evaluation gives 60% to the commercial offer and 40% to technical quality, including social value. Electronic submission is allowed. The contract is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises.

This requirement suits contractors with proven industrial automation and PLC expertise, including the ability to survey and map existing control panels, wiring and inputs and outputs, then select and install compatible replacement controls and software. Suppliers need to integrate the new PLC with a continuous batch washer, press PLCs and sorting systems while retaining operation of the existing machine and control programmes. Experience working in operationally critical production environments is important: the work must be scheduled outside normal production hours and delivered without interrupting laundry operations. The successful contractor must also be able to commission and verify the complete installation, provide comprehensive training to on-site personnel, and support acceptance of the finished works. The single-lot scope is identified as suitable for SMEs and VCSEs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Laundry Replacement of the PLC Controlling

Notice Description

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP) All-Wales Laundry Service (AWLS), is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to undertake the replacement of the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and associated software controlling the Continuous Batch Washer (CBW) at Llansamlet Laundry Production Unit, Swansea. The facility processes approximately 35,000 linen items per day, with the CBW playing a critical role in maintaining operational capacity and service continuity. The successful contractor will be required to undertake a full survey and mapping of existing panel I/O and wiring configurations, supply and install a replacement PLC, provide compatible software interfaces, and ensure continued operation of the existing machine and control programmes. The project must also include full integration with associated press PLCs and sorting systems, commissioning of the completed installation, and comprehensive training for on-site personnel. All works must be completed outside normal production hours to ensure no disruption to laundry operations. The Authority requires the complete delivery, installation, commissioning, training, and acceptance of the works by 28 February 2027, with all associated invoicing completed by 31 March 2027. Contractors must demonstrate relevant technical capability and experience in industrial automation, PLC systems, and operationally critical production environments.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-077dfd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/092547-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

45310000 - Electrical installation work

72263000 - Software implementation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

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