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title: "C457291 Laundry Chemicals & Maintenance Services"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "2GETHER SUPPORT SOLUTIONS LIMITED"
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# C457291 Laundry Chemicals & Maintenance Services

Buyer: 2GETHER SUPPORT SOLUTIONS LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cbf8

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## Summary

2Gether Support Solutions Limited is initiating a procurement process for the provision of laundry chemicals, dosing equipment, and lifecycle maintenance services, under the title "C457291 Laundry Chemicals & Maintenance Services". This tender is part of the Planning stage, with a focus on industry categories such as laundry supplies and repair and maintenance services. The buyer operates from the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford, Kent, serving regional healthcare facilities. The initial engagement is scheduled to conclude by 31st August 2026, and the contract is expected to commence on 31st March 2027, with the potential to extend the service to 2036. The estimated value of the contract is £1,360,000 if extended to its full duration.

This procurement represents a substantial opportunity for suppliers specialising in laundry chemicals and maintenance services, as well as automated dosing equipment. Companies with a proven track record in servicing high-consequence environments like hospitals and healthcare facilities will find this tender particularly relevant. Given that EKLS processes over 6 million items annually, securing such a contract could significantly contribute to business growth, offer a long-term partnership with a central government public authority, and facilitate entry or expansion into the healthcare industry in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

## Notice

Title: Provision of Laundry Chemicals, Dosing Equipment, and Maintenance Services East Kent Laundry Services (EKLS)Estimated Value: PS1,360,000.00 (inclusive of extension options)Contract Duration: 5 Years + 5 Years extension option (5+ Purpose of Market Engagement This notice aims to gauge market interest and capability. 1. Background and Context East Kent Laundry Services (EKLS) processes over 6 million items annually. This operation directly supports the region's vital healthcare infrastructure. The organization serves: The organisation serves Five East Kent NHS hospitals Private medical facilities University establishments across the South East Delivering reliable, high-quality laundry solutions is critical. These services maintain infection control and ensure an exceptional patient experience. 2. Scope of Requirements EKLS is seeking market feedback for the following requirements: Chemical Supply: Provision of high-quality laundry consumables. Equipment Supply: Provision of automated dosing equipment. Maintenance & Repairs: Full lifecycle maintenance and repair services. Validation Checks: Regular validation checks to ensure precise dosing and compliance. 3. Contract Key Details Initial Term: Five (5) years. Extension Option: Up to a further five (5) years. Total EST Value: PS1,360,000.00 if extended to its full 10-year potential. To register your interest please email: 2gether.fandcprocurement@nhs.net

### Planning Information

East Kent Laundry Services (EKLS) is initiating a market engagement exercise. We invite experienced suppliers to review our upcoming procurement requirements for laundry chemicals, dosing equipment, and lifecycle maintenance services. EKLS is a critical piece of regional healthcare infrastructure. We process over 6 million items annually. Our operations directly support five East Kent NHS hospitals, private medical facilities, and university establishments across the South East. Because we operate in high-consequence environments, the reliability of our supply chain and the precision of our equipment are vital to maintaining strict infection control and ensuring an exceptional patient experience. Objectives of This Engagement The primary goals of this pre-tender market engagement are to: Assess Market Capability: Gauge market interest and understand the capacity of suppliers to meet our volume and compliance standards.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066785-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,133,396 |
| 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 | 2GETHER SUPPORT SOLUTIONS LIMITED |
| Locality | KENT |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN24 0LZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Willesborough |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 39291000 - Laundry supplies
- 39831200 - Detergents
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2026 at 12:41 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066785-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066785-2026
  15th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.2gethersupportsolutions.org/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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