CTCRM Laundry Rental procurement

The Ministry of Defence is soliciting the hire of 30 commercial washing machines and 30 unvented industrial tumble dryers for two buildings at the Commando Training Centre Royal Marines. The contract consists of an initial 12-month period starting no later than 1 August 2026, with an option to extend for two additional years, totaling a three-year potential term. The supplier is responsible for the delivery, installation, commissioning, and eventual removal of the equipment, as well as providing ongoing maintenance support. All equipment must be robust and fit for heavy-duty, high-usage environments. The total budget for the full three-year period is 152,550 GBP excluding VAT, with the initial year's rental and maintenance estimated at 50,850 GBP. The contract will be awarded to the tenderer with the lowest evaluation score, calculated by dividing the total price by the total technical score. Tenders must meet a minimum technical score of 60 and stay within the total budget to be compliant. Submissions must be made via the Defence Sourcing Portal by 10:00 on 4 November 2026, organized into qualification, technical, and commercial envelopes. Key requirements include compliance with WEEE 2013 regulations, adherence to Def Stan 81-041 for recyclable packaging, and the procurement of necessary security clearances such as BPSS or SC for personnel. Payments are processed via electronic transfer within 30 days of receiving a valid invoice through the Contracting, Purchasing and Finance electronic procurement tool.