Laundry Replacement of the PLC Controlling
The contract covers replacement of the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and associated control software for the Continuous Batch Washer (CBW) at the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership All-Wales Laundry Service in Swansea, operated within the NHS sector and hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust. The supplier must survey and map existing panel I/O and wiring, supply and install a compatible replacement PLC and software interfaces, preserve the existing machine and control programmes, and integrate the installation with associated press PLCs and sorting systems. The scope also includes commissioning, acceptance, and comprehensive training for on-site staff, with all work undertaken outside normal production hours to protect laundry operations processing approximately 35,000 linen items daily. The estimated contract value is £25,000, with completion required by 28 February 2027 and invoicing by 31 March 2027, at the Llansamlet Laundry Production Unit in Swansea, within the UKL region. The critical qualification is demonstrable relevant experience and technical capability in industrial automation, PLC systems, and operationally critical production environments.
Buyer: NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust). Source: Find a Tender. Updated 30 Sept 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £25k
- Bids close: 26 Oct 2026
- Location: Wales, Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
- Procedure: Below threshold - open competition
- Contract period: 1 Dec 2026 to 28 Feb 2027
- Category: Electrical installation work (45310000)
From the official notice
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.
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 26 Oct 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £25k.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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