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29 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Grampian, located in Aberdeen, is undertaking a public procurement process for the replacement of its flatwork ironer line at the Foresterhill Health Campus Laundry Building. This contract, titled "Replacement Flatwork Ironer Line (Feeder, Ironer and Folder/Stacker System)," falls under the health industry category and operates within the region UKM5. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with an open procedure method. Interested suppliers must submit their electronic submissions by 31st August 2026. The award phase will commence immediately thereafter on the same day. The contract is valued at £250,000 GBP and entails providing a turnkey solution including supply, delivery, installation, and training among other services.

This procurement presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in industrial laundry equipment and those with experience in similar projects. Companies capable of providing comprehensive operational solutions involving advanced laundry machinery, along with associated control systems, could significantly benefit from this contract. The opportunity is ideal for suppliers with proficient technical teams, robust health and safety practices, and strong quality management procedures. Additionally, businesses with the capability to deliver environmentally sustainable solutions and manage subcontractors effectively stand a strong chance of success. Participating firms must ensure stringent adherence to the submission guidelines to capitalise on this prospect for business growth.

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Notice Title

Replacement Flatwork Ironer Line (Feeder, Ironer and Folder/Stacker System)

Notice Description

NHS Grampian is seeking to procure a complete turnkey replacement flatwork ironer line for its laundry operations. The requirement includes the supply, delivery, installation, testing, commissioning, training, warranty support and handover of a new feeder unit, ironer and folder/stacker system, together with all associated controls, ancillary equipment, documentation and support services. The successful Contractor shall provide a complete operational solution, including all labour, plant, materials, transport, supervision, commissioning activities, training and documentation necessary to deliver a fully operational system. Works shall include removal and disposal of existing equipment where specified, mechanical, electrical, steam, pneumatic and control connections, integration with existing systems where required, testing, commissioning and site acceptance activities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contractor shall provide a complete replacement flatwork ironer line comprising, as a minimum: Feeder unit. Flatwork ironer. Folder/stacker. Associated control systems. Ancillary equipment and fittings. The Contractor shall be responsible for: Delivery of all equipment to site. Safe movement of machinery into position, including lifting operations. Removal and disposal of existing equipment where specified. Installation and connection of mechanical, electrical, steam, pneumatic and control systems. Provision of consumables required for commissioning. Testing, commissioning and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT). Production support during implementation. Operator and maintenance training. Provision of operation and maintenance manuals, drawings, certification and commissioning records. Warranty support and defect rectification. The Contractor shall ensure that all installation activities are planned and delivered in a manner that minimises disruption to ongoing laundry operations. Minimum Standards of Technical and Professional Ability Tenderers shall demonstrate: Experience delivering comparable flatwork ironer, laundry processing or industrial laundry equipment projects. Competent personnel with appropriate technical training, qualifications and experience. Suitable health and safety management arrangements. Appropriate quality management procedures. Ability to provide training, commissioning, documentation and warranty support services. Capability to manage subcontractors, manufacturers and specialist suppliers where required.. The successful Contractor shall provide O&M manuals,as-installed drawings,wiring diagrams, commissioning records,test certificates,compliance declarations,software backups (where applicable), spare parts information, and all training and handover documentation necessary for acceptance. A minimum 12-month warranty shall be provided covering parts, labour and travel associated with warranty repairs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838733
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561144
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

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42718100 - Ironing machines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS GRAMPIAN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561144
    Replacement Flatwork Ironer Line (Feeder, Ironer and Folder/Stacker System) - NHS Grampian is seeking to procure a complete turnkey replacement flatwork ironer line for its laundry operations. The requirement includes the supply, delivery, installation, testing, commissioning, training, warranty support and handover of a new feeder unit, ironer and folder/stacker system, together with all associated controls, ancillary equipment, documentation and support services. The successful Contractor shall provide a complete operational solution, including all labour, plant, materials, transport, supervision, commissioning activities, training and documentation necessary to deliver a fully operational system. Works shall include removal and disposal of existing equipment where specified, mechanical, electrical, steam, pneumatic and control connections, integration with existing systems where required, testing, commissioning and site acceptance activities.

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