--- title: "Managed Launderette Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a6ae" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04a6ae" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04a6ae.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04a6ae.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF KENT" published: "2024-10-08" --- # Managed Launderette Service Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF KENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a6ae [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04a6ae) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04a6ae.json) ## Summary The University of Kent, located in Canterbury, Kent, is currently in the tender stage for a public procurement contract titled "Managed Launderette Service." This tender seeks a supplier to deliver managed launderette services on the university's Canterbury campus. The contract, valued at £1,200,000, falls under the industry category of "Laundry-management services" (CPV code 98311100) and involves the redecoration, installation, and maintenance of laundry equipment. The service should be modern and utilise contactless payment systems while ensuring that some launderettes remain operational during the transition. The tender has key dates including submissions due by 22 November 2024, and the contract period will run from 16 June 2025 to 13 September 2025. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in laundry services, equipment supply, and maintenance. Companies equipped to offer modern, efficient, and customer-centric launderette solutions stand to benefit from this contract. The University is particularly looking for a seamless transition and exceptional service, making it ideal for businesses that can provide innovative laundry solutions and maintain high service standards. With the potential for contract renewal based on performance, this tender offers long-term business growth possibilities for the right supplier. ## Notice The University is seeking a supplier to undertake the delivery of managed launderette services on the Canterbury campus. The supplier should offer a first class, modern service to students utilising contactless payment systems, effective maintenance management and exceptional customer service. It is important that some launderettes on campus shall remain operational throughout the course of the works for use by any remaining students and conference delegates. The new supplier should redecorate the launderette sites prior to installing new machines. These areas should have a modern appearance and be clean and welcoming. The supplier is to install and maintain the laundry equipment while the University will be responsible for the supply of electricity, gas, water and waste water outfall. The supplier will pay the University a monthly commission which will be a percentage of the vend income. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The University is seeking a supplier to undertake the delivery of managed launderette services on the Canterbury campus. The supplier should offer a first class, modern service to students utilising contactless payment systems, effective maintenance management and exceptional customer service. The University is seeking a seamless transition from the existing contract to the new contract. It is important that some launderettes on campus shall remain operational throughout the course of the works for use by any remaining students and conference delegates. The new supplier should redecorate the launderette sites prior to installing new machines. These areas should have a modern appearance and be clean and welcoming. The supplier is to install and maintain the laundry equipment while the University will be responsible for the supply of electricity, gas, water and waste water outfall. The supplier will pay the University a monthly commission which will be a percentage of the vend income. The University currently has 78 washing machines and 80 dryers in 12 locations across the Canterbury campus to be replaced with new equipment. In addition, a new student accommodation block with a launderette will be opening on Giles Lane in September 2025 which will also need to have laundry equipment installed. The laundry equipment is currently a combination of electric and gas-fired machines and due to capacity limitations we will need to continue with this mix. All launderettes must have at least one washer and dryer on ground level which can be accessed by a wheelchair user. The work will need to be undertaken and completed within the specified timescales - between 16/06/25 to 13/09/25: the precise dates to be agreed, ensuring all launderettes are fully operational by 18/09/25 in time for the start of the new term. The University reserves the right to increase or reduce the number of machines and /or locations during the term of this contract. Renewal: Any contract extension will be awarded in line with the existing contract structure and will be awarded based on excellent supplier performance. The right to award the contract extension is exclusive to the University. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032212-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,200,000 | | Lots value | £1,200,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF KENT | | Locality | CANTERBURY, KENT | | Post town | Canterbury | | Postcode | CT2 7NZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent | | Local authority | Canterbury | | Electoral ward | Blean Forest | | Westminster constituency | Canterbury | | Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery - 51 - Installation services (except software) - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 42716000 - Laundry washing, dry-cleaning and drying machines - 51543400 - Installation services of laundry washing, dry-cleaning and drying machines - 98311100 - Laundry-management services - 98311200 - Laundry-operation services ## Release History - 8 Oct 2024 at 10:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032212-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.cedr.com - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=86504&B=UNIVERSITYKENT - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/97209 - https://www.kent.ac.uk/finance/procurement.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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