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Laundry Replacement of the PLC Controlling

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust) · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 20:37.

Opportunity overview

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP) All-Wales Laundry Service (AWLS), is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to undertake the replacement of the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and associated software controlling the Continuous Batch Washer (CBW) at Llansamlet Laundry Production Unit, Swansea. The facility processes approximately 35,000 linen items per day, with the CBW playing a critical role in maintaining operational capacity and service continuity. The successful contractor will be required to undertake a full survey and mapping of existing panel I/O and wiring configurations, supply and install a replacement PLC, provide compatible software interfaces, and ensure continued operation of the existing machine and control programmes. The project must also include full integration with associated press PLCs and sorting systems, commissioning of the completed installation, and comprehensive training for on-site personnel. All works must be completed outside normal production hours to ensure no disruption to laundry operations. The Authority requires the complete delivery, installation, commissioning, training, and acceptance of the works by 28 February 2027, with all associated invoicing completed by 31 March 2027. Contractors must demonstrate relevant technical capability and experience in industrial automation, PLC systems, and operationally critical production environments.

Classification

  • CPV45310000 — Electrical installation work
  • CPV72263000 — Software implementation services

Lots

  • Lot 1£25k

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
SSP-ITT-64321
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
No
How to submit
Full details of the conditions of participation are contained within the procurement documents. Suppliers must register on the eTenderWales portal - https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.html and search for itt_127659 to access the procurement documentation and participate in this procurement.

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Tender Period

Ends
26 Oct 2026, 16:00

Enquiry period

Ends
21 Oct 2026, 16:00

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
30,000
Amount
25,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Commercial

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Technical
Description
Including Social Values

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Description
Full details of the conditions of participation are contained within the procurement documents. Suppliers must register on the eTenderWales portal - https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.html and search for itt_127659 to access the procurement documentation and participate in this procurement.

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Dec 2026, 00:00
Ends
28 Feb 2027, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
45310000
Description
Electrical installation work
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
72263000
Description
Software implementation services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKL
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
092547-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
30 Sept 2026, 16:16
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Id
GB-NHS-RQF

Identifier

Scheme
GB-NHS
Id
RQF

Address

Street Address
4-5 Charnwood Court,
Locality
Cardiff
Postal Code
CF14 3UZ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKL22

Contact

Name
Michael Butler

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - central government
Entry 2
Scheme
UK_CA_DEVOLVED_REGULATIONS
Id
GB-WLS
Description
Welsh devolved regulations apply

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Cardiff · UKL22 · CF14 3UZ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKL · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 092547-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·