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01 Prior Information Notice (PIN)

Fully Managed Student Laundry Services

  • First published: 28 October 2024
  • Last modified: 28 October 2024

Contents

Summary

OCID:
ocds-kuma6s-145606
Published by:
Cardiff University
Authority ID:
AA0258
Publication date:
28 October 2024
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
01 Prior Information Notice (PIN)
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
No

Abstract

Cardiff University are looking for one supplier to provide modern, cashless laundries, at all designated sites, 365 days a year with no capital outlay or cost to the University (except those costs that arise from the utilities/services CPV: 98311100, 98311100.

Full notice text

Prior information notice

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Cardiff University

Procurement Services, McKenzie House, 30-36 Newport Road

Cardiff

CF24 0DE

UK

Telephone: +44 2920879648

E-mail: Pricejk@cardiff.ac.uk

NUTS: UKL

Internet address(es)

Main address: http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/business/why-work-with-us/for-suppliers

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0258

I.2) Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

I.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffuniversity/aspx/Home


I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.5) Main activity

Education

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Fully Managed Student Laundry Services

Reference number: CU.1565.JP

II.1.2) Main CPV code

98311100

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

Cardiff University are looking for one supplier to provide modern, cashless laundries, at all designated sites, 365 days a year with no capital outlay or cost to the University (except those costs that arise from the utilities/services

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 1 000 000.00  GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

II.2) Description

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

98311100

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL22


Main site or place of performance:

Cardiff University

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Cardiff University are looking for one supplier to provide modern, cashless laundries, at all designated sites, 365 days a year with no capital outlay or cost to the University (except those costs that arise from the utilities/services outlined below)

The facilities will include as a minimum:-

Heavy duty washing machines

Heavy duty dryers

Instructions/posters (Bi-lingual Welsh and English to comply with sections 9.1-9.4 of the Cardiff University Welsh Language Operational Standards policy)

Seating (where space allows)

The University will provide gas, electricity, data provision, WI-FI, hard-wired internet facilities, drainage, lighting, and water to the laundries without charge, and tender proposals should take account of the direct costs incurred by the University in providing utilities throughout the duration of the contract period.

The University will ensure all laundries are kept clean, tidy and will take all reasonable steps to ensure the security and protection of the equipment by means of a regular check by university staff, including the removal of fluff (in dryers), wiping of seals and doors (in all machines).

Sales Revenue will be paid by the successful supplier to the University on a monthly basis.

The University are hosting a Teams, supplier and sector engagement day on Monday 25th November 2024, Teams meeting, 2pm – 3pm.

The objectives for the day are;

a. Gauge and generate interest around the contract opportunity and assess the suppliers ability to support the indicative timelines

b. Obtain feedback and answer any questions on the requirement as currently defined.

c. Provide an opportunity for suppliers to raise any concerns they may have.

In order to register your attendance and for more information please register your interest against the opportunity via Cardiff University e-tendering portal: In-Tend

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffuniversity/

Suppliers interested in attending the supplier engagement event must send an expression of interest via the In-Tend Portal. Once registered please complete the registration form and return via the correspondence function within the system.

Suppliers will be limited to 2 attendees. The deadline for registering attendance at the event is Thursday 21st November 2024 – 12 Noon. The University reserves the right to reject an application to attend sent after this time.

All presentation documentation, questions and answers will be published against the opportunity on the Portal following the event.

This PIN is not a call for competition.

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

03/02/2025

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information

The University are hosting a Teams, supplier and sector engagement day on Monday 25th November 2024, Teams meeting, 2pm – 3pm.

The objectives for the day are;

a. Gauge and generate interest around the contract opportunity and assess the suppliers ability to support the indicative timelines

b. Obtain feedback and answer any questions on the requirement as currently defined.

c. Provide an opportunity for suppliers to raise any concerns they may have.

In order to register your attendance and for more information please register your interest against the opportunity via Cardiff University e-tendering portal: In-Tend

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffuniversity/

Suppliers interested in attending the supplier engagement event must send an expression of interest via the In-Tend Portal. Once registered please complete the registration form and return via the correspondence function within the system.

Suppliers will be limited to 2 attendees. The deadline for registering attendance at the event is Thursday 21st November 2024 – 12 Noon. The University reserves the right to reject an application to attend sent after this time.

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=145606.

(WA Ref:145606)

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

28/10/2024

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
98311100 Laundry-management services Laundry-collection services

Delivery locations

ID Description
1022 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
Pricejk@cardiff.ac.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

Further information

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