Replacement Workplan - Laundering of Reusable Gowns

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Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Value

£600,000

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Laundry-collection services

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Submission Deadline

3 weeks from now

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1 week ago

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The Royal Papworth Hospital are seeking to place a contract for the Laundering, light repairing and splashproof treatment of their non-sterile gowns. These gowns are critical to keep staff and Patients safe, used throughout the hospital in various wards. We launder and treat an average of around 2400 gowns a week. The logistics of moving, delivering and packaging the gowns is to be included within this agreement.  We anticipate this contract to be for three years with two, twelve-month options to extend.

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