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title: "Supply of Industrial Laundry Detergent, Dosing Equipment & Associated Services"
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# Supply of Industrial Laundry Detergent, Dosing Equipment & Associated Services

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a66fc17f-c126-4cd0-8b33-b745fe3ac966

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice is undertaking a public procurement process for the supply of Industrial Laundry Detergent, Dosing Equipment, and Associated Services. This tender, classified under the goods category with a focus on detergents, has a total contract value of £4 million and is scheduled to last seven years, commencing on 1st December 2022 and concluding on 30th November 2029. The open procurement method allows for broad participation, with key dates including a tender deadline set for 4th July 2022 and mandatory testing evaluation taking place from 4th to 8th July at HMP Wealstun. Laundry Workshop visits will be held on 16th and 17th June at HMP Whatton and HMP Ranby, providing insights into the requirements of the workshops that serve approximately 80,000 prisoners weekly.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in industrial cleaning products and machinery, particularly those able to deliver low-temperature disinfection solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the framework supports inclusivity in bidding. Companies with expertise in laundry services, chemical supply, and equipment manufacturing will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities, enabling them to contribute to the essential laundry services required within the prison estate and potentially expand their market presence in the public sector.

## Notice

Supply of Industrial Laundry Detergent, Detergent Dosing Equipment and Associated Services to HMPPS Laundry Workshops over a 7 year contract. There are 33 industrial laundry workshops across the prison estate operating washer-extractors from 7 kg up to 200 kg, plus 8 continuous tunnel washers. The laundry workshops provide clean clothes and bedding for approx. 80,000 prisoners every week, plus some external customers. Processing over 8 000 000 kg of laundry per year, this is an essential service to the prisons. PSPI require laundry detergents and equipment that can provide low-temperature disinfection (no higher than 40 degrees Celsius) providing a minimum 6 log reduction. Public Sector Prison Industries (PSPI) employ 11,000 prisoners a day across 465 workshops as part of HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS). The purpose of PSPI is to help reduce the potential for prisoners to reoffend and to help Public Sector Prisons deliver Decent Regimes. Allied to that purpose are 2 main aims: - to provide employment for prisoners, enabling them to experience real work, 'on the job training', and life skills in the preparation for their release, and - to produce high quality goods and services. Laundry Workshop visits available on 16th and 17th June 2022 at HMP Whatton (New Ln, Whatton, Nottingham NG13 9FQ) and HMP Ranby (Retford DN22 8EU) Mandatory Testing Evaluation from 4th July to 8th July at HMP Wealstun (Thorp Arch, Wetherby LS23 7AZ) To be able attend site and take part in the testing evaluation bidders must send the following information via Jaggaer message to the Authority by 1:00pm on Thursday 23rd June; Bidders Wash Programme (so that the programme can be installed onto the machine(s) by onsite HMPPS staff prior to the test day. Bidders should provide processes based upon water hardness of 30ppm) Attendee details; Full Name, Organisation Name, Date of Birth, National Insurance Number Testing slot preference rated 1 - 3 Bidders must also send the required chemicals for all 6 wash cycles to HMP Wealstun FAO Sharon Jarvis, Laundry Department by Thursday 23rd June - Additional details on testing requirements in the ITT documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87805636-350f-4451-adba-c4b24b3b31fd |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2022 - 30 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 39831200 - Detergents

## Release History

- 30 May 2022 at 14:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87805636-350f-4451-adba-c4b24b3b31fd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87805636-350f-4451-adba-c4b24b3b31fd
  30th May 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html

## Provenance

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