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title: "Laundry and Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0689e2"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED"
published: "2026-04-23"
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# Laundry and Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE)

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0689e2

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## Summary

The United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Limited is overseeing a procurement process currently in the planning stage for a service contract titled "Laundry and Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE)." This contract falls under the services category and involves laundering and managing stocks of controlled clothing and protective overalls that may be radiologically contaminated. The services also include rental, purchase, and repair of clothing and protective equipment. Located in Warrington, the organisation is setting the milestone option for interested parties to visit its facility in Preston, Lancashire, with the engagement due by 29th May 2026. The tender process is scheduled to commence on 30th June 2026, with potential extensions up to 30th June 2030.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises involved in repair and maintenance services, particularly those experienced in handling radiologically contaminated materials and logistics. The wide geographical service scope includes regions across the United Kingdom, making it a lucrative venture for businesses that can provide specialised laundry services, respiratory protective equipment, and manage inventory systems like Kanban. Suitable companies will likely benefit from the contract's renewable nature and the operational need for consistent weekly service provision. Engaging in preliminary market reviews at the UKNNL facility before the deadline could provide additional insights and a competitive edge for businesses aiming to bid.

## Notice

A service to launder and manage stocks for example by using a Kanban system (twin-bin), of uncontrolled and radiologically contaminated /controlled clothing and protective overalls. The service will require weekly collection and return of laundered items. The service will include rental or purchase and repair of basic clothing, respiratory protective equipment (RPE) and towels. The service provider is required to provide suitable containers for collection and transportation, including containment of radiologically contaminated items. The estimated weekly volumes are:- Towels - 300 Polo shirts / T shirts - 200 Trousers - 100 Socks (individual) - 400 Underwear - 200 Coveralls - 200 Laboratory coats - 100 Coveralls used in a high-active area - 10 Respirators - 20 Air-line suits - 15

### Planning Information

There is an option to attend an UKNNL facility to review the current service provision at;
United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory
Preston Laboratory
Springfields
Salwick
Preston
Lancashire
PR4 0XJ

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037202-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 29 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA3 6AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Birchwood |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington North |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 14:26 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037202-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037202-2026
  23rd April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uknnl.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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