Find a TenderAwardedContract details notice

Published 15 Apr 2026, 16:50 BST

Official UK procurement notice

The Provision of Laundry Services at RAF Brize Norton

Official notice

Authority: Ministry of Defence (Central government)

GoodsCompetitive flexible procedureAbove thresholdSME suitable

Sectors: Industrial machinery (42) Delivery: UK

Published estimate£1,100,000≈ £550k / year · £1,320,000 inc. VAT · 1 value update40.3% below published estimate

Submissions closed 18 May 2026awarded 30 Jun 2026

Awarded to Washco

Contract term 2 yrsends 31 Jul 2028 · up to 31 Jul 2030 with extensions · starts 1 Aug 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

This requirement is for a contractor to make available, fully functioning commercial washing machines and dryers for a monthly fee including asset hire, servicing and maintenance and parts. The assets will be located within single living accommodation across the Royal Air Force Brize Norton estate. They will be located within single living accommodation across the Royal Air Force Brize Norton estate. Single living accommodation includes all Barrack Blocks, the Warrant Officers' & Sergeants' Mess (WOSM) and the Officers' Mess (OM).

How the procedure runs: This procurement will be completed via the ESPO framework which is specifally set up for this type of procurement.

CPV: Drying machines · Washing machines

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published

Lot #1AwardedRenewal 2 yrsPublished value£1,100,000

Contract period: 1 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 31 Jul 2030 with extensionsValue: £1,100,000 exc. VAT · £1,320,000 inc. VAT

Delivery: UK

Extensions: Additional options of +1+1 years can be added to the initial 2 year period of the contract at the Authorities discretion

42716120 Washing machines 42716200 Drying machines

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more

How bids were scored

Technical: Technical evaluation questions have been set
Price: A firm price for the initial contract duration is required

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record

Procedure method: Competitive flexible procedure
Legal basis: UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category: Goods
Notice status: Awarded
Procurement threshold: Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime: Standard
Commercial structure: Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type: Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered: Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement: Unspecified in notice
First published: 15 Apr 2026, 16:50 BST
Last source update: 4 Aug 2026, 13:59 BST
Award evaluation window: Submission end – 2 Jul 2026
Authority reference: 715807488
FTS notice number: 2026/S 000-035225
Latest notice: Contract details notice (UK7)
Classification (CPV): Drying machinesWashing machines
Delivery area: UK
Official registry OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06837f Find a Tender

How it runs: This procurement will be completed via the ESPO framework which is specifally set up for this type of procurement.

How it was run

Official notice

Submission deadline: 18 May 2026, 12:00 BST
Clarification deadline: 27 Apr 2026, 17:30 BST
Electronic submission: Allowed
Accepted languages: en

Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

www.contracts.mod.uk ↗

Timeline

15 Apr 2026 → 4 Aug 2026 · 9 dates

Planning notice published184 days ago
15 Apr 2026, 16:50 BST
Tender notice published182 days ago
17 Apr 2026, 13:55 BST
Next notice expected182 days ago
17 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST
Clarification questions by172 days ago
27 Apr 2026, 17:30 BST
Submission deadline151 days ago
18 May 2026, 12:00 BST
Assessment summaries sent108 days ago
1 Jul 2026, 00:00 BST
Award decision expected by106 days ago
2 Jul 2026, 23:59 BST
Contract starts77 days ago
1 Aug 2026, 00:00 BST
Latest notice published73 days ago
4 Aug 2026, 13:59 BST

Notice history

7 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 15 Apr 2026

Planned procurement notice published
15 Apr 2026, 16:50 BST
UK3
Tender notice published
17 Apr 2026, 13:55 BST
UK4
Status changed to active
17 Apr 2026, 13:55 BST
Contract award notice published
1 Jul 2026, 12:22 BST
UK6
Status changed to complete
1 Jul 2026, 12:22 BST
Contract signature expected
17 Jul 2026, 23:59 BST
scheduled
Contract details notice published
4 Aug 2026, 13:59 BST
UK7

Routine re-releases (4)

2026-04: 1 release · 15 Apr 2026

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast

Awards 1

Awarded value £656,8801 award exc. VAT

Bids received 44 from SMEs

Contracts signed 1latest 17 Jul 2026

Awarded to	Value	Date	Status
WashcoSMEThe Provision od Laundry Services at RAF Brize Norton1 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2028 · up to 31 Jul 2030Extensions: Two option years are included as a +1+1 to the original 2 year term of the contract	£656,880	30 Jun 2026	Awarded

Contracts

The Provision od Laundry Services at RAF Brize Norton · WashcoSME
Signed
17 Jul 2026
Value
£656,880
Period
1 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2028 · up to 31 Jul 2030 with extensions
Status
active
Extensions
Two option years are included as a +1+1 to the original 2 year term of the contract
4 agreed KPIs: Customer Helpdesk or Support · Response to reports of faulty machines · Recording of work …
- Customer Helpdesk or Support, Helpdesk or Help Support is to be staffed/available 0800-1700 Monday to Friday. The Helpdesk or Help Support must have the ability to provide the customer with a fault report reference number.
- Response to reports of faulty machines, The Contractor is to rectify or replace a faulty machine within 48 hours (excluding weekends and bank holidays).
- Recording of work, The Contractor is to provide reports of work completed with the details of any components used.
- Monthly Invoice requirements, Contractor is to present a Monthly Invoice for services provided and breakdown the costs for: Monthly Rental, Maintenance Support and Components used.

Bid statistics published by the authority

Bids	SME	VCSE	Valid bid range
4final-stage tenders · 5 at stage one	4	0	—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Ministry of Defence

Contracting authorityPublic authority - central government GB-PPON: PHVX-4316-ZVGZ RAF High Wycombe, Naphill, South East, HP14 4UEContact email

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice

Washco LtdAwarded supplierGB-COH: 00231369 Units 1 - 5 warwick Court, Ellough, East of England, NR34 7FDContact email

Official documents & specifications (5)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

Bidding documents and specificationstenderBidding documents and specificationsAccess: Electronically via the DSP

Notices published for this procedure

Contract details notice contractContract details noticeUK7Contract details notice on Find a Tender4 Aug 2026, 13:59 BST
Contract award notice awardContract award noticeUK6Contract award notice on Find a Tender1 Jul 2026, 12:22 BST
Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender17 Apr 2026, 13:55 BST
Planned procurement notice planningPlanned procurement noticeUK3Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender15 Apr 2026, 16:50 BST