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title: "Supply of Services - F Donald Forbes & Co. Ltd"
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buyer: "PARADIGM HOUSING GROUP"
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# Supply of Services - F Donald Forbes & Co. Ltd

Buyer: PARADIGM HOUSING GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-67750455-aa09-4394-bdc8-43e9dd4cbaaa

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## Summary

The procurement contract for the supply and maintenance of commercial washing machines and dryers has been awarded under an open procedure by Paradigm Housing Group, headquartered in Wooburn Green, United Kingdom. The project involves F Donald Forbes & Co. Ltd and falls under the industry category of clothes-washing and drying machines. The tender was completed as of 15 January 2026, with the active award confirmed on 1 February 2026. The contract period runs from 18 March 2026 to 30 June 2030, amounting to a total of £292,680 GBP.

This procurement process presents opportunities for small and medium enterprises to engage in long-term appliance maintenance contracts with residential housing associations, particularly in the United Kingdom. Businesses specialised in the manufacturing, supply, and maintenance of laundry equipment and machines are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. With the involvement of Paradigm Housing Group, an established buyer in the region, companies will benefit from the chance to expand their service offerings and geographical reach, thereby fostering business growth in the appliance maintenance and repair sector.

## Notice

Supply and Maintenance of commercial washing machines, vented dryers & Heat pump dryers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/715af29f-abb1-4f1e-9169-80faa69874d3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £292,680 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £292,680 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PARADIGM HOUSING GROUP |
| Locality | WOOBURN GREEN |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP10 0DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | The Wooburns, Bourne End and Hedsor |
| Westminster constituency | Beaconsfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | F DONALD FORBES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 39713200 - Clothes-washing and drying machines

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2026 at 17:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/715af29f-abb1-4f1e-9169-80faa69874d3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/715af29f-abb1-4f1e-9169-80faa69874d3
  22nd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.paradigmhousing.co.uk

## Provenance

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