--- title: "Prior Information Notice - Supply and Delivery of Textile Banks" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-883462be-0ed2-4399-991d-b40b426b1fd2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-883462be-0ed2-4399-991d-b40b426b1fd2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-883462be-0ed2-4399-991d-b40b426b1fd2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-883462be-0ed2-4399-991d-b40b426b1fd2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BRITISH RED CROSS" published: "2017-04-03" --- # Prior Information Notice - Supply and Delivery of Textile Banks Buyer: BRITISH RED CROSS Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-883462be-0ed2-4399-991d-b40b426b1fd2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-883462be-0ed2-4399-991d-b40b426b1fd2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-883462be-0ed2-4399-991d-b40b426b1fd2.json) ## Summary The British Red Cross is planning to initiate a tender for the supply and delivery of textile recycling banks, with an estimated budget of £250,000 for the 2018/2019 period. This contract is expected to commence on 1st January 2018 and will run for 24 months, covering areas in the South West and South of England, including the Isle of Man. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, and interested suppliers are encouraged to register their interest by completing a Market Research Pro Forma before the deadline of 30th April 2017. The associated notice was published on 3rd April 2017. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in recycling equipment and related services, particularly those that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Companies specialising in the provision and maintenance of textile banks, as well as logistical support for collection and delivery, would be well-positioned to compete. Participation in this contract not only offers a chance to build a relationship with the British Red Cross but also contributes to a sustainable recycling initiative in the UK. ## Notice Red Cross wishes to establish a contract for the provision of textile recycling banks and all associated servicing and maintenance. This Prior Information Notice wishes to notify the supply market of this upcoming tender opportunity with the Red Cross. It is envisaged that this contract shall be for the supply, installation, commissioning, delivery, maintenance and management of 143 textile recycling banks in the South West and South of England and the Isle of Man however this number may fluctuate throughout the Contract term. These textile banks and the associated services are required by the Red Cross' Retail department to fulfil an on-going Corporate Partnership with a leading UK supermarket. These banks shall be located in supermarket car parks in the South West and south of England and the Isle of Man. These textile banks shall be used as a source of stock to our 330 retail outlets following collection and delivery to our 2 regional sorting offices by the appointed supplier. The anticipated Contract Start Date shall be 1st January 2018 and shall be for a 24 month term. The objective of this upcoming project shall be for the Red Cross to engage a textile recycler to lease textile banks throughout the project term and for the appointed supplier to provide on-going servicing, maintenance and delivery of collections to the pre-agreed Red Cross locations. Interested parties are required to acknowledge their interest in this upcoming tender opportunity and complete the attached Market Research Pro Forma, which accompanies this notice. This Pro Forma shall be used a mechanism for Red Cross to increase its knowledge of the potential supply market and assist the upcoming procurement process. Interested parties are requested to return this Pro Forma to Robert McNeill @ rmcneill@redcross.org.uk by 30th April 2017. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27d633f3-a64b-4a62-869d-a4e66f1449c5 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Apr 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 29 Sep 2017 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BRITISH RED CROSS | | Locality | PAISLEY | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA1 1EA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | | Local authority | Renfrewshire | | Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central | | Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 39542000 - Rags - 42914000 - Recycling equipment ## Release History - 3 Apr 2017 at 16:45 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27d633f3-a64b-4a62-869d-a4e66f1449c5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27d633f3-a64b-4a62-869d-a4e66f1449c5 3rd April 2017 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR141116 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://www.redcross.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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