Award

Replacement of Laundry Futurail Control Panel and Control System

NHS GRAMPIAN

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Award

16 Apr 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

17 Feb 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Grampian is seeking a contractor to replace the Futurail control panel and control system at the Foresterhill Health Campus in Aberdeen, under the industry category of Health. This procurement is conducted through an open procedure, under the 'works' category, with a budget of £116,660. It is currently in the award stage with Thomas Broadbent & Sons Ltd as the winning supplier. Key dates for this contracting process include the contract signing on 16th April 2026, with the procurement initially tendered and actively pursued since 17th February 2026. This project involves restoring reliable automated laundry handling and internal linen logistics, providing a unique opportunity to work within hospital settings, adhering to NHS HAI-SCRIBE guidance.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses with experience in health facility works, specifically those comfortable working in hospital environments while following stringent guidelines. Small to medium enterprises, particularly those specialising in automation systems and logistics, would find this project beneficial for growth and reputation enhancement. The competitive tender period illustrated by three bids, all from SMEs, underscores the accessibility of this opportunity for niche market players. The contracting process encourages electronic submissions, making it accessible and streamlined for capable businesses seeking to engage with NHS Grampian’s expansive project needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Replacement of Laundry Futurail Control Panel and Control System

Notice Description

NHS Grampian Estates Department require a contractor to Replace the Futurail control panel and control system to restore/upgrade reliable operation of the automated laundry handling process and internal linen logistics at the Site (sorting, storage and transport as configured).

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Grampian Estates Department require a contractor to Replace the Futurail control panel and control system to restore/upgrade reliable operation of the automated laundry handling process and internal linen logistics at the Site (sorting, storage and transport as configured). All works must be carried out in adherence to NHS HAI-SCRIBE guidance. All contractors should have demonstrable experience working within Hospital settings and HAI-SCRIBE works. Full details of the Authority's requirements are contained within the Invitation to Quote (ITT) document and specific details are contained within the Specification and supporting documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000823946
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553992
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

42716000 - Laundry washing, dry-cleaning and drying machines

45350000 - Mechanical installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£116,660 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS GRAMPIAN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB15 6RE
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Kingswells/Sheddocksley/Summerhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOMAS BROADBENT & SONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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