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

NHS Grampian

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29 Jul 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Grampian is procuring a complete turnkey replacement flatwork ironer line for its laundry operations at Foresterhill Health Campus, Laundry Building, in Aberdeen. The equipment must include a feeder unit, flatwork ironer and folder/stacker, with associated control systems, ancillary equipment and fittings. The requirement covers delivery, lifting and positioning, removal and disposal of existing equipment where specified, mechanical, electrical, steam, pneumatic and control connections, integration with existing systems, testing, commissioning and site acceptance. The supplier must also provide consumables, implementation support, operator and maintenance training, operating and maintenance manuals, drawings, certification, commissioning records, warranty support and defect rectification. This is primarily a goods supply and installation opportunity for industrial laundry equipment providers.

The procurement has reached tender: NHS Grampian invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic submission. The tender closing deadline and bid opening are both 31 August 2026 at 12:00. The contract period is 90 days, covering mobilisation, delivery, installation, testing, commissioning, training, acceptance and warranty support; bids must remain valid until 30 September 2026. The estimated value is £250,000. There is one lot and a document participation fee applies. Award is based on 65% price and 35% quality and technical assessment. Quality elements cover methodology and approach, experience and qualifications, health and safety, environmental considerations, quality assurance, warranty, guarantees and value delivery.

This opportunity suits manufacturers, specialist suppliers and industrial laundry contractors able to deliver and integrate flatwork ironing systems as a complete operational solution. Bidders need demonstrable experience of comparable flatwork ironer, laundry processing or industrial laundry equipment projects, supported by suitably trained, qualified and experienced personnel. The work requires capacity for machinery movement and lifting, mechanical, electrical, steam, pneumatic and controls installation, system integration, testing, commissioning and production support while minimising disruption to laundry operations. Suppliers must show effective health and safety and quality management arrangements, provide staff names and qualifications, and manage subcontractors, manufacturers and specialist suppliers where needed. The successful contractor must also support training, technical documentation, software backups where applicable, spare parts, handover and warranty repairs.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

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
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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 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2026Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

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