PURCH2818A Provision of Framework Agreement for Managed Laundry Services

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Jun 2026 at 00:00

Tender

12 Jan 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of a Framework Agreement for Managed Laundry Services under the contract identifier PURCH2818A. This process, categorized under the education sector within the service industry, was based in Glasgow, UK, and utilised a competitive procedure with negotiation. The procurement has reached the award stage, culminating in a contract signed on 5th June 2026 with a value of GBP 2,624,112. The supplier, Washstation, was selected to provide upgraded managed laundry facilities across all student residence sites, aligning with the University's continued focus on enhancing student support services.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses aiming to collaborate with educational institutions. While the tender process is complete, the precedence of awarding such services could encourage similar businesses, especially SMEs in laundry or facility management, to engage in future tenders with large educational institutions like the University of Glasgow. The focus on community benefits, such as employment and training for priority groups and supply-chain development, also underscores potential for wider economic impact, inviting businesses that offer community enhancements to align with similar procurement objectives.

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Notice Title

PURCH2818A Provision of Framework Agreement for Managed Laundry Services

Notice Description

Award of PURCH2818A Provision of Framework Agreement for Managed Laundry Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of PURCH2818A Provision of Framework Agreement for Managed Laundry Services

Renewal: Fixed for a period of Five Years with one option to extend for 24 months followed by two options to extend for 12 Months each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000820325
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557823
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

51 - Installation services (except software)

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

42716000 - Laundry washing, dry-cleaning and drying machines

51543400 - Installation services of laundry washing, dry-cleaning and drying machines

98311100 - Laundry-management services

98311200 - Laundry-operation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,624,112 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Hillhead
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WASHSTATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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