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Fully Managed Student Laundry Services

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University has concluded a procurement process for "Fully Managed Student Laundry Services," aimed at enhancing student residence facilities. This services contract falls within the laundry-management category and will be implemented in Cardiff, Wales. The process reached the award stage on 17th April 2025, with the contract actively awarded to Washco Ltd. The University, located at Procurement Services, The Spark Building, Maindy Road, Cardiff, acted as the buying organisation. The tender proceeded through an open procurement method, reflecting a strong focus on transparent competition, and set key deadlines, including an access cut-off for procurement documents by 5th March 2025 and tender submission closure by 17th March 2025.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in innovative and customer-centric laundry services, particularly those that can offer cashless, modern facilities coupled with bilingual support in Welsh and English. Enterprises with expertise in managing heavy-duty washing and drying facilities are well-suited for such contracts. By participating in similar tenders, businesses can align with a public entity like Cardiff University, whose commitment to community benefits indicates potential collaboration in broader social and economic objectives. Engaging in such contracts allows businesses to not only grow their portfolio but also contribute to impactful communal enhancements.

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Notice Title

Fully Managed Student Laundry Services

Notice Description

Cardiff University are looking for one supplier to provide fully managed, modern, cashless laundries within its residences, at no cost to the University.The University will provide gas, electricity, data provision, WI-FI, hard-wired internet facilities, drainage, lighting, and water to the laundries without charge, and tender proposals should take account of the direct costs incurred by the University in providing / maintaining utilities throughout the duration of the contract period.The facilities will include as a minimum: -Heavy duty washing machinesHeavy duty dryersAll instructions, posters, signage, and written notices displayed within the laundry facilities must be provided in both Welsh and English, with the Welsh language text positioned so that it is likely to be read first (above or to the left of the corresponding English text.Seating / TV provision (where space allows)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-147840
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147840
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98311100 - Laundry-management services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Anthony Hale, Jamie Jones
Contact Email
halea3@cardiff.ac.uk, jonesj156@cardiff.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2920879648

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 4HQ
Post Town
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WASHCO

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