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Laundry and Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE)

United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Limited · Public undertaking

In brief

United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Limited has announced plans to buy this contract. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The notice does not state a value.

The contract runs for 1 year, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 30 June 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Usually high: a median of 12 bids per contract for this buyer (from 13 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

A service to launder and manage stocks for example by using a Kanban system (twin-bin), of uncontrolled and radiologically contaminated /controlled clothing and protective overalls. The service will require weekly collection and return of laundered items. The service will include rental or purchase and repair of basic clothing, respiratory protective equipment (RPE) and towels. The service provider is required to provide suitable containers for collection and transportation, including containment of radiologically contaminated items. The estimated weekly volumes are:- Towels - 300 Polo shirts / T shirts - 200 Trousers - 100 Socks (individual) - 400 Underwear - 200 Coveralls - 200 Laboratory coats - 100 Coveralls used in a high-active area - 10 Respirators - 20 Air-line suits - 15

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 037202-2026

About the buyer

From notice 037202-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 23 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.