C457291 Laundry Chemicals & Maintenance Services

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  "date": "2026-07-15T13:41:13+01:00",
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    "id": "GB-PPON-PCDZ-9193-RJPH",
    "name": "2Gether Support Solutions Limited"
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    "title": "C457291 Laundry Chemicals & Maintenance Services",
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    "legalBasis": {
      "id": "2023/54",
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    "description": "Title: Provision of Laundry Chemicals, Dosing Equipment, and Maintenance Services\nEast Kent Laundry Services (EKLS)Estimated Value: £1,360,000.00 (inclusive of extension options)Contract Duration: 5 Years + 5 Years extension option (5+\nPurpose of Market Engagement This notice aims to gauge market interest and capability. \n1. 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.\n2. 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.\n3. Contract Key Details Initial Term: Five (5) years. Extension Option: Up to a further five (5) years. Total EST Value: £1,360,000.00 if extended to its full 10-year potential.\nTo register your interest please email: 2gether.fandcprocurement@nhs.net",
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        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "Kent",
        "postalCode": "TN24 0LZ",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "William Harvey Hospital, Kennington Road, Ashford"
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        "name": "Tracey Constant",
        "email": "2gether.fandcprocurement@nhs.net"
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        "id": "066785-2026",
        "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066785-2026",
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        "noticeType": "UK2",
        "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender",
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        "datePublished": "2026-07-15T13:41:13+01:00"
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        "dueDate": "2026-08-31T23:59:59+01:00",
        "description": "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."
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