Towels

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Original title: Linge de toilette

Centrale d'achats et d'ingénierie biomédicale Vaud-Genève (CAIB)

Published: Sep 14, 2026

Updated: Sep 21, 2026

Source: simap_ch

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the construction and civil works, health and medical services and education and training sectors, with a focus on Buildings, Hospitals and Higher Education. Located in Switzerland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through SIMAP Switzerland, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the construction and civil works sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

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This tender, originating from Switzerland, seeks the supply of hospital-grade textile products. The contracting authority, the University Hospitals of Geneva (HUG), is looking to procure a comprehensive range of toilet linen. This procurement is essential for maintaining the hygiene and comfort standards within the hospital's facilities. Typical requirements for such tenders often include adherence to strict quality standards, such as Oeko-Tex certification, to ensure patient safety and material durability. Specifications usually detail the types of textiles required, including bath towels, hand towels, face cloths, and possibly bed linens, with specific attention to material composition (e.g., cotton, cotton blends), weight (grams per square meter - gsm), absorbency, colourfastness, and resistance to frequent industrial laundering. Delivery timelines, packaging requirements, and warranty conditions are also standard components of such contracts. Bidders are expected to demonstrate their capacity to supply consistent quality and quantity, along with a robust quality control system. This is a significant procurement opportunity for manufacturers and suppliers specializing in the healthcare textile sector.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from SIMAP Switzerland and was originally published on September 14, 2026. Last refreshed today. Original language: French. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Centrale d'achats et d'ingénierie biomédicale Vaud-Genève (CAIB)

Centrale d'achats et d'ingénierie biomédicale Vaud-Genève (CAIB) has issued 71 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 7 currently open and 31 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Health & Medical, Construction & Civil Works, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for Switzerland. Notices are distributed via TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and SIMAP Switzerland. Most recent publication: September 17, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Construction & Civil Works sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Switzerland. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit SIMAP Switzerland to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Centrale d'achats et d'ingénierie biomédicale Vaud-Genève (CAIB) in Switzerland. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.