Planning

WBC Hand Dryers and Hygiene Services

WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

09 Jul 2025 at 13:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Watford Borough Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the provision of hand dryers and hygiene services. This engagement seeks to inform a potential direct award contract, covering the supply and maintenance of hand dryers, sanitary bins, and air freshener units. The procurement is valued at approximately £120,000 GBP and is classified under the CPV codes for hand care products. Scheduled for commencement by 1 August 2025, the contract period will span until 31 July 2028, with the possibility of renewal until 2030. Key milestones include a questionnaire issue date on 9 July 2025 and a response deadline on 18 July 2025, culminating in the publication of outcomes by 21 July 2025. This initiative is part of Watford Borough Council‘s strategy to enhance service flexibility, sustainability, and market value, with a particular focus on feedback gathering to assess market capabilities.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in hygiene and sanitation products. Suppliers that offer innovative, sustainable solutions for large-scale facilities can leverage this procurement to expand their market presence. It is particularly suitable for companies with established frameworks in similar contracts, given the process includes a framework agreement. Companies interested in this tender are advised to engage through the Delta eSourcing portal to ensure they conform to Watford Borough Council's requirements and maximise their potential for securing the contract. This tender is not only a chance to grow business with a sub-central government authority but also to showcase innovative capabilities in delivering hygiene solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WBC Hand Dryers and Hygiene Services

Notice Description

Watford Borough Council is conducting early market engagement to inform a potential direct award of a hygiene services contract. This includes the supply and maintenance of hand dryers, sanitary bins, and air freshener units across various sites. We are seeking feedback from suppliers to better understand market capabilities and innovations, and to ensure value for money, sustainability, and service flexibility. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Watford:-Hand-care-products./5QBS95Y3GM To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5QBS95Y3GM

Planning Information

•Questionnaire Issue Date: 9 July 2025 •Responses Due By: 18 July 2025 •Outcome Published / Decision on Direct Award: 21 July 2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055c0b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038604-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33741000 - Hand care products

33741100 - Hand cleaner

33741300 - Hand sanitizer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mitchelle Kasimu
Contact Email
mitchelle.kasimu@watford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WATFORD
Postcode
WD17 3EX
Post Town
Watford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Watford
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Watford

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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