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AAD Relocations - Print Exposure Units and Drying Racks

LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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02 Jul 2025 at 11:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by London Metropolitan University, is titled "AAD Relocations - Print Exposure Units and Drying Racks". It is categorised under the goods industry, with a focus on equipment for technical facilities supporting Textiles Print and Print sectors relocating to Shoreditch and Benwell Road. The process is at the award stage, with H G Kippax & Sons Limited as the supplier. The contract began on 9th June 2025 and will last until 8th June 2026. The procurement was executed via a direct method, classified as below threshold without competition, indicative of a targeted procurement approach.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of print and textile equipment. Companies with expertise in providing robust and efficient printing solutions—including print exposure units and drying racks—would find this contract conducive for growth. The selection of H G Kippax & Sons Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Huddersfield, highlights the potential for regional suppliers with relevant industry acumen to secure contracts in London's competitive market. The specificity of equipment needed indicates potential opportunities for businesses that can customise their offerings to meet the technical requirements of educational institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AAD Relocations - Print Exposure Units and Drying Racks

Notice Description

As part of the relocation of technical facilities from Aldgate to new sites in Shoreditch and Benwell Road it has been identified that new equipment is required to serve the needs of the technical provision for Textiles Print in Shoreditch in May 2025 and Print in Benwell Road in December 2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055783
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036770-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

39221170 - Drying racks

39290000 - Miscellaneous furnishing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,264 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 2025 - 8 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
strategic-procurement@londonmet.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N7 8DB
Post Town
North London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Arsenal
Westminster Constituency
Islington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

H G KIPPAX & SONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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