Scope
Reference
G/1016 - C403527
Description
This notice informs suppliers of an upcoming procurement under the Procurement Act 2023 using the Open Procedure. The Trust intends to engage with the market to gather feedback and insights prior to issuing the Tender Notice.
The Trust is intending to operate on a Trust-owned linen management system, where reporting and laundry services will be outsourced to a supplier. Suppliers should ensure they understand this operating model as part of their engagement and any subsequent tendering activity.
The Trust seeks a Laundry Service provider capable of delivering:
• Daily delivery and collection of Trust owned linen across Trust sites this may include:
• Countess of Chester Hospital, Liverpool Road, Chester, CH2 1UL
• Ellesmere Port Hospital, 14 Chester Rd, Whitby, Ellesmere Port CH65 6SG
• Tarpley War Memorial Hospital, 14 Park Road, Tarporley, CW6 0AP
• RFID or equivalent asset tagging and tracking
• Compliance with HTM 01-04 infection control standards
• Wash-and-return service for specialist items
Total value (estimated)
- £9,132,044.94 excluding VAT
- £10,958,453.93 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031
- Possible extension to 31 March 2036
- 10 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 98311000 - Laundry-collection services
Contract locations
- UKD - North West (England)
Engagement
Engagement deadline
11 December 2025
Engagement process description
The purpose of this preliminary market engagement is to engage with potential suppliers with the capability to deliver the required service. This process aims to gather insights from the market, encourage participation, and ensure that suppliers are informed about the forthcoming opportunity.
Please contact: t.parsonage@nhs.net by 05/12/2025 to participate in preliminary market engagement with a view to developing the requirements and preparing for the tender documents.
The Trust may amend dates or scope as necessary.
Participation does not constitute pre-qualification of any future Procurement opportunity.
Contracting authority
COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
- NHS Organisation Data Service: RJR
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGCG-2135-TXWL
Liverpool Road
Chester
CH2 1UL
United Kingdom
Email: t.parsonage@nhs.net
Region: UKD63 - Cheshire West and Chester
Organisation type: Public authority - central government