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09 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Inverness College UHI involves an open tender for the "Lease to Purchase Commercial Laundry Dryer," categorised under the education industry. This process is currently in the tender stage, and it is conducted under an open procedure procurement method, inviting electronic submissions. Key details include a delivery location at the Inverness College UHI campus in Inverness, Scotland, within the UKM6 region. The tender period concludes on 27th July 2026, at 17:00 GMT, with the award period set to commence on 28th July 2026. The contract period is planned to start on 1st September 2026 and end on 31st August 2031, with a total estimated value of £10,000 GBP.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in commercial laundry equipment to expand their portfolio within the educational sector. Companies with capabilities in providing and maintaining industrial-grade laundry machinery could particularly benefit, given the long-term lease and purchase potential inherent in the contract terms. Furthermore, businesses experienced in electronic procurement processes could leverage their expertise, as electronic submissions and invoicing are encouraged. The open procedure allows for broad competition, potentially leading to increased business opportunities and market presence.

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Notice Title

Lease to Purchase Commercial Laundry Dryer

Notice Description

Lease to Purchase Commercial Laundry Dryer

Lot Information

Lot 1

RFQ for Lease to Purchase Commercial Laundry Dryer

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837008
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559793
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39310000 - Catering equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INVERNESS COLLEGE UHI (ALSO KNOWN AS UHI INVERNESS)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 5NA
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

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