---
title: "FM163 - Uni Locks Laundry Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043841"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY"
published: "2024-02-08"
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# FM163 - Uni Locks Laundry Services

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043841

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process is currently in the planning stage. Birmingham City University is seeking laundry services for student accommodation at University Locks in Birmingham City Centre. The tender involves installing washing machines and dryers for up to 659 students, operating on both free vend and chargeable vend. The deadline for future notice is set for February 9, 2024.

This tender for laundry services at Birmingham City University offers an opportunity for suppliers of laundry washing, dry-cleaning, and drying machines. Businesses specialising in laundry equipment and services suitable for heavy usage and energy-efficient machines would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The contract aims to address the laundry needs of students residing at University Locks in Birmingham City Centre, with a focus on providing cost-effective and student-friendly laundry services.

## Notice

Uni Locks Laundry Services This is not a selection process or process that will result in an award. Information obtained as part of this exercise may inform requirements of a potential future procurement exercise.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is not a selection process or process that will result in an award. Information obtained as part of this exercise may inform requirements of a potential future procurement exercise. Due to the existing contract naturally dissolving and the cost of the living crisis, BCU is exploring laundry service options for students. This tender is for the student accommodation building - University Locks in Birmingham City Centre, which accommodates up to 659 students. The current contract operates on charge basis per wash and dry cycle. BCU is hoping to have a supplier that can install the required number of washing machines and dryers, which can operate in free vend and chargeable vend. The free vend will operate as soon as the contract commences. The vending charges will operate based on the economic climate and student affordability. There are 9 washers and 9 dryers available, operating on a cashless vend system. The laundrette room size is 22.5sqm. BCU is exploring if free vend to chargeable vend can be made available. The washing machines and dryers MUST be the appropriate type for the client group and suitable for heavy usage. All machines must be energy efficient.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004197-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 9 Feb 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B5 5JU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG31 Birmingham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42716000 - Laundry washing, dry-cleaning and drying machines

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2024 at 12:05 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004197-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bcu.ac.uk
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=841435770

## Provenance

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