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title: "Residential & Business Services: Commercial Laundry Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000816176"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS"
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# Residential & Business Services: Commercial Laundry Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000816176

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## Summary

The University of St Andrews has concluded a contract for commercial laundry services, reflecting the extensive operational requirements during the summer months when the university functions like a hotel in St Andrews, Scotland. This procurement process, initiated as an open procedure, reached the award stage with a contract value of £284,301.0 signed on 9 April 2026. The primary deliverables for this service include the laundering of towels, bed linen, and associated items for various university locations, with peak operational periods between May and September. The buying organization, located in Guardbridge, is positioned within the education industry category. The process was managed electronically via the university's eTendering system, with the review body being the Dundee Sheriff Court. Further stages involve a ten-day standstill period for contract appeals.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in commercial laundry services, particularly those adept at handling operations on a large scale and capable of meeting stringent delivery schedules. Suppliers should ideally be members of the Textile Services Association or a comparable body to meet quality standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the UK and internationally can benefit significantly from partnering with the University of St Andrews, given the recurring nature of such contracts and opportunities for extension, ensuring sustained growth and expanded service provision. Businesses capable of adapting to environmentally friendly practices, such as avoiding plastic packaging, would find this aligned with the sustainability criteria outlined in the contract terms.

## Notice

Residential and Business Services (RBS) is responsible for, among other matters, the management and operation of the University's Residential System. In addition to accommodating students in term time (when laundry services are not required), there is an extensive commercial operation between May - September each year. During the summer period, the University effectively operates as the largest hotel in St Andrews, with requirements for commercial laundry associated with this business including towels, bed linen and other associated items. While the majority of the activity will be between May - September each year, there may be some smaller requirements throughout the year.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Residential & Business Services (RBS) is seeking a laundry solution for the commercial operation. This primarily takes place between May - September each year but there may be reduced requirements out with this period. RBS currently own our own bed linen and towels and are looking for a laundry service for these items although we would consider a hire solution . We are looking for a collect, wash, dry, press and return laundry service. Currently there are 8 locations within St Andrews that require collection and delivery. During peak periods and at the busiest locations we require collections/returns 6 days per week, during quieter periods and at quieter locations collections/returns can be reduced. Linen Bags would be required as part of the service. No plastic packaging is to be used in the delivery of this contract Linen must be returned on the 2nd day after collection, e.g. collection Monday, return Wednesday, collection Wednesday, return Friday. Deliveries must be made between 8am - 4pm, Monday - Friday and by agreement at the weekend. Deliveries must be made to the designated collection/return point which will vary by Residence and which can be viewed at the site visit. Total Items (indicative) Bath Mat - 8400 Bath Towel - 27970 Double Duvet Cover - 11600 Double Mattress Protector - 530 Double Sheet - 12100 Double Valance - 1054 Hand Towel - 26260 Pillowcase - 51350 Shower Curtain - 350 Single Duvet Cover - 6220 Single Mattress Protector - 421 Single Sheet - 5800 Please see ITT for full details including indicative quantities per location. There may also be laundry requirements for other parts of the University and these are detailed in the documents. Ideally the supplier will be a member of the Textile Services Association or equivalent.. All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go to our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions subject to satisfactory annual review and the discretion of the University of St Andrews.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554195 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | It is likely the university will continue to have laundry requirements. Any required notice for a future iteration of a contract will be published several months prior to the start of such a requirement. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| Lots value | £900,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £284,301 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS |
| Locality | GUARDBRIDGE |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY16 0US |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Tay Bridgehead |
| Westminster constituency | North East Fife |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FISHERS SERVICES |

## 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

- 20 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554195
- 9 Dec 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545269

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545269
  Residential & Business Services: Commercial Laundry Services - Residential and Business Services (RBS) is responsible for, among other matters, the management and operation of the University's Residential System. In addition to accommodating students in term time (when laundry services are not required), there is an extensive commercial operation between May - September each year. During the summer period, the University effectively operates as the largest hotel in St Andrews, with requirements for commercial laundry associated with this business including towels, bed linen and other associated items. While the majority of the activity will be between May - September each year, there may be some smaller requirements throughout the year.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554195
  Residential & Business Services: Commercial Laundry Services - Residential and Business Services (RBS) is responsible for, among other matters, the management and operation of the University's Residential System. In addition to accommodating students in term time (when laundry services are not required), there is an extensive commercial operation between May - September each year. During the summer period, the University effectively operates as the largest hotel in St Andrews, with requirements for commercial laundry associated with this business including towels, bed linen and other associated items. While the majority of the activity will be between May - September each year, there may be some smaller requirements throughout the year.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/procurement/
- http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/staff/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000816176
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews
- https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews

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