--- title: "Laundering of Reusable Gowns" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ce49" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04ce49" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ce49.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ce49.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ROYAL PAPWORTH HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2025-01-08" --- # Laundering of Reusable Gowns Buyer: ROYAL PAPWORTH HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ce49 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04ce49) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ce49.json) ## Summary The Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has initiated an open tender for the laundering, light repairing, and splash-proof treatment of their non-sterile gowns. This service aims to ensure the safety of staff and patients, covering the logistics of collection, delivery, and packaging of approximately 2400 gowns per week. The contract, identified as W164074, falls under the laundry-collection services category (CPV 98311000) and is valued at £600,000. Businesses must submit their bids by 14 February 2025, with the award period starting on the same day. The contract will last for three years, with two possible one-year extensions. The procurement method is an open procedure, promising an inclusive opportunity for new and established suppliers in the laundry service industry. This tender opens significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laundry services, particularly those with capabilities in managing high volumes of hospital garments while adhering to strict infection control standards. Suppliers with robust logistics, high-capacity laundry facilities, and experience in the health sector are well-suited to compete. Business growth can be achieved through the sizeable contract value and the potential for extended service terms. Companies equipped to handle specialised cleaning processes, maintain compliance with health regulations, and participate in unscheduled audits will have a competitive edge in securing this contract. ## Notice 1) Introduction The Royal Papworth Hospital are seeking to place a contract for the Laundering, light repairing and splashproof treatment of their non-sterile gowns. These gowns are critical to keep staff and Patients safe, used throughout the hospital in various wards. We launder and treat an average of around 2400 gowns a week. The logistics of moving, delivering and packaging the gowns is to be included within this agreement. We anticipate this contract to be for three years with two, twelve-month options to extend. 2) Requirements a) The supplier shall provide all management, labour, materials, tools, equipment, and transportation to ensure the laundering and protective coating are provided to all gowns. b) The supplier shall be responsible for the collection and delivery of the gown, as well as the return of gowns that are beyond repair. If any gowns are lost or damaged during the supplier's performance, repair or replacement shall be rendered at the expense of the supplier. c) The supplier assumes liability for any and all property entrusted to them during the laundering process and shall be obligated to protect this property until transferred back to the hospital. The supplier must hold the correct liability insurance. d) The supplier shall plan for, collect, and process the estimated gown quantities as advised in this specification while meeting the collection and delivery requirements. e) The cleaning requirements are explained in detail throughout this document. f) The supplier shall provide red dissolvable laundry bags. g) The supplier shall provide cages to move both clean and soiled laundry. h) The supplier shall have a suitable laundry facility with both a clean and sanitary laundry area. The supplier shall maintain separate areas for contaminated area and cleaning area. i) The supplier shall allow annual site audits with no prior warning to support the Trusts requirements with regards to Modern Slavery. 3) Infection Control Requirements. a) The supplier must comply, where applicable, with the following standards: * National Infection Prevention and Control Manual for England (NIPCM) * Health & Social Care Act 2008 * Department of Health guidance HTM01-04. b) Contaminated gowns will be placed in a red soluble bag, which identifies the item as soiled. The entire bag should then be washed. With the bags dissolving during the wash. c) Cages used for transporting soiled gowns must be wiped down after each use. d) The washing process must include a disinfection cycle. This cycle should maintain a load temperature of either 65oC for no less than 10 minutes or 71oC for no less than 3 minutes if thermal disinfection is used. e) The supplier must be open to allowing ad hoc audits as requested by the trust. f) All machines used in the laundering and splash-proofing process must be fit for purpose. g) Gowns must be returned in clean, packets of 10 Gowns. Red soluble bags must be provided 300 bags on Mondays, 100 bags on Wednesday and 300 bags on Fridays. During the implementation of the contract these bags will need to be provided sooner to allow for the handover period. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Laundering and splash proofing of reusable gowns including the collection and delivery. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000540-2025 | | 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 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £600,000 | | Lots value | £600,000 | | 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 | ROYAL PAPWORTH HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | CAMBRIDGE | | Post town | Cambridge | | Postcode | CB2 0AY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC | | Local authority | Cambridge | | Electoral ward | Queen Edith's | | Westminster constituency | South Cambridgeshire | | Delivery location | TLH1 East Anglia | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98311000 - Laundry-collection services - 98311100 - Laundry-management services - 98311200 - Laundry-operation services ## Release History - 8 Jan 2025 at 15:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000540-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service - https://www.royalpapworth.nhs.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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