Residential and Business Services (RBS) is responsible for, among other matters, the management and operation of the University’s Student Residential System. Within this there is existing laundry provision. The University is seeking to have new provision in place commencing September 2024. A no capital cost laundry provision is sought.

The planning of laundry facilities, the installation of laundry equipment and the operation and maintenance of the laundry equipment/facility to ensure access to self service laundry provision for students and others staying in halls of residence.

There are currently 80 washers and 82 driers in situ across all 16 residences, with 21 laundry facilities serving approximately 4070 students. A breakdown of these figures is provided in the tender documentation along with full details of the requirement.