Planning

Dyson V Blade Hand Dryer

MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST

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Planning

29 Jul 2025 at 08:50

Planning

29 Jul 2025 at 08:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is planning to procure 40 Dyson V Blade Hand Dryers for use in public areas. This procurement process falls within the goods industry category, specifically under hand-drying apparatus. Located in Maidstone, Kent, the NHS Trust is currently at the planning stage of this tender process. The projected timeline includes the end of the enquiry period on 5th August 2025 and the tender submission period concluding on 26th August 2025. The contract is expected to run from 1st September 2025 to 1st October 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in hand-drying apparatus to expand their market presence within the public sector. The procurement method is open competition, allowing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate readily. Firms with experience in supplying durable and efficient hand dryers will find this tender appealing, especially those able to meet the below threshold procurement requirements. Engaging in this procurement process could enhance visibility and establish strong business relationships with the NHS Trust, providing potential for future collaboration.

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Notice Title

Dyson V Blade Hand Dryer

Notice Description

40 x Dyson V Blade Hand Dryer for public areas

Planning Information

testing the market

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0567a4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043702-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

39712300 - Hand-drying apparatus

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 1 Oct 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Sarah Stevens
Contact Email
sarahstevens@nhs.net
Contact Phone
07736635337

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME16 9QQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Barming Heath & Teston
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

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