Office of Government Procurement Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision and Management of Laundry and Hire of Linen, Workwear, Curtains, Miscellaneous Items and Dust Mat Services to the Irish Public Sector

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1. At a glance

Buyer Title CPV / category Estimated value Per-year Procedure type Lots Location Contract length Submission deadline Go-live / start | :--------------------------- | :-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :--------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :-------------- | :------------ | :--------------- | :--- | :----------- | :-------------- | :------------------ | :-------------- | Office of Government Procurement Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision and Management of Laundry and Hire of Linen, Workwear, Curtains, Miscellaneous Items and Dust Mat Services to the Irish Public Sector 98390000-3 (Laundry services), 44521200-1 (Dust mats), 18130000-5 (Workwear) €120,000,000 Not stated Open Procedure 2 All 26 Counties 4 years 2026-10-09 12:00 Not stated

2. Scope of Work

This tender seeks to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement for the provision and management of laundry services, including the hire of linen, workwear, curtains, miscellaneous items, and dust mats, for the Irish public sector. The estimated aggregate expenditure over the framework term is €120 million (excluding VAT). The services are divided into two lots.

Lot 1: Health Sector This lot covers the provision and management of laundry linen rental services (drop and collect, or fully managed) for the Irish health sector. Services include:

• Bed linen
• Bathroom linen (towels)
• Patient linen (gowns, nightwear)
• Scrub suits
• Household linen
• Workwear linen
• Curtains
• Lab coats
• Cleanroom items
• Residents’/patients’ clothing

Ancillary dust mat services may be included if they form part of a wider healthcare laundry requirement. Standalone dust mat services are covered under Lot 2. The health sector encompasses the Health Service Executive (HSE), HSE Acute Hospitals, HSE Community Healthcare Organisations (CHOs), Section 38/39 organisations, Department of Defence Military Hospitals, and other HSE-designated organisations. This lot is restricted to providers accredited to EN14065 RABC standards. The estimated annual value for Lot 1 is €27,000,000.

Lot 2: Public Sector This lot covers the provision and management of laundry linen rental services (drop and collect, or fully managed) for the broader Irish public sector. Services include:

• Bed linen
• Bathroom linen (towels)
• Household linen
• Workwear linen
• Curtains
• Lab coats
• Summer linen
• Provision of dust mats

This lot is intended for national, regional, and multi-regional service providers. Tenderers are not required to offer nationwide coverage. Specialist providers, including those solely offering dust mats or curtains, are permitted if they meet qualification criteria. Tenderers must confirm their service offerings and geographic coverage. The estimated annual value for Lot 2 is €3,000,000.

Framework members will be appointed to each lot. Future service contracts will be awarded through mini-competitions conducted by framework clients.

3. Background & buyer context

This procurement is being conducted by the Office of Government Procurement (OGP) on behalf of the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation. The OGP acts as a central purchasing body for the Irish public service. The framework aims to consolidate and streamline the procurement of laundry and linen services across various public sector entities, including government departments, local authorities, health sector organisations, educational institutions, An Garda Síochána, the Irish Prison Service, and the Defence Forces. The estimated aggregate expenditure of €120 million over four years indicates a strategic effort to achieve economies of scale and standardisation in this service area. The tender also seeks to promote Responsible Business Conduct (RBC), including environmentally friendly services and supply chain mapping.

4. Eligibility & selection criteria

Bidders must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for appointment to the framework:

• Turnover requirement:
• Lot 1: Tenderers must demonstrate an average annual turnover of €25,000,000 in each of the last three financial years.
• Lot 2: Tenderers must demonstrate an average annual turnover of €500,000 in each of the last three financial years.
• For both Lots 1 and 2: Tenderers must demonstrate an aggregated annual turnover of at least €25,250,000. This is calculated as 100% of the minimum turnover for the highest value lot (€25,000,000 for Lot 1) plus 50% of the minimum turnover for the other lot (€250,000 for Lot 2).
• Insurance:
• Employer’s Liability: €13 million for any one claim or series of claims arising out of a single occurrence.
• Public Liability: €6.5 million for any one claim or series of claims arising out of a single occurrence.
• Product Liability: €6.5 million for any one claim and/or series of claims arising out of a single occurrence.
• Motor Insurance (Third Party Commercial Motor Vehicle Liability): €1.3 million for any one claim or series of claims.
• Certifications:
• Lot 1: Tenderers must hold a current EN14065 accreditation relating to Risk Analysis and Bio-contamination Control (RABC) Systems, or provide evidence of actively progressing towards obtaining it. Framework members without valid EN14065 accreditation will not be eligible for award of a Services Contract under Lot 1.
• ISO14001, EMAS are also mentioned in relation to quality procedures.
• Past experience: Not specified for this tender.
• Personnel: Not specified for this tender.
• Geographic / facility constraints:
• Lot 1 services must be capable of being delivered across all 26 counties of Ireland.
• Lot 2 services do not require nationwide coverage, but tenderers must confirm their geographic coverage.

5. Award criteria & scoring

Appointment to the framework will be based on the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT). The evaluation will consider both selection and award criteria. While specific scoring weights are not detailed in this summary, the process involves:

Criterion Weight (%) Sub-criteria