Planning

Universal Hand Towel Roll Dispenser

SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

06 Jun 2025 at 10:08

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

06 Jun 2025 at 10:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

06 Jun 2025 at 10:01

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED, a public authority sub-central government entity based in London, is in the planning stages of a tender titled "Universal Hand Towel Roll Dispenser". This procurement falls under the industry category of dispensers, aiming for a universal solution that supports hygiene standards across the UK. The project is facilitated by the North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative, based in Sheffield, and is scheduled for engagement activities by 6th September 2025. The tender is already in the "planned" stage, with a contract expected to commence on 6th September 2026, running until 6th September 2028, with possible extensions up to 2030. Suppliers interested in participating are invited to contact the category procurement specialist, Tim Cole, to express interest and arrange discussions about this opportunity.

This tender provides promising growth opportunities for SME and VCSE enterprises specialising in the manufacturing of dispensing solutions. With its open invitation for manufacturers capable of producing a universal dispenser compatible with any standard hand towel roll, the procurement process seeks to engage innovative businesses that can offer flexible, cost-effective solutions. This tender is particularly appealing to companies that possess expertise in developing hygiene products and are looking to expand their presence in the public sector, contributing to the NHS's supply chain while benefiting from the contract's scale and longevity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Universal Hand Towel Roll Dispenser

Notice Description

NHS Supply Chain is inviting potential manufacturers of a universal hand towel roll dispenser that is compatible with any standard hand towel roll available on the market to engage with us about this project. The goals of this initiative is to ensure NHS Supply Chain can offer a flexible, cost-effective dispensing solution that supports hygiene standards and minimizes procurement constraints related to roll specifications.

Planning Information

We encourage those interested to reach out to the category procurement specialist Tim Cole via email 'tim.cole1@supplychain.nhs.uk'. We will arrange a suitable time to schedule a call to discuss.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054436
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030502-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42968000 - Dispensers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Sep 2026 - 6 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED
Additional Buyers

NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMERCIAL PROCUREMENT COLLABORATIVE

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Burngreave
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough

Further Information

Notice Documents

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