Award

Hand Dryer Installation

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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Award

16 Nov 2025 at 22:27

Summary of the contracting process

Coventry University has undertaken a procurement process for the installation of hand dryers on four floors within Mitre Passage, located in Coventry. The industry category is 'works', specifically concerning electrical installation work, aligning with CPV code 45310000. The procurement process used was direct and below the threshold, conducted without competition. The tender, titled "Hand Dryer Installation", reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 28th August 2025 and active until 11th September 2025. The project was initiated to address issues with paper towels blocking systems and increasing maintenance costs, with costs split between Coventry University Enterprises Limited (CUEL) and Escape.

This procurement offers various opportunities for business growth, particularly for large-scale electrical installation companies located near Coventry, such as Rugby. With MF Engineered Solutions Limited being awarded the contract, this presents a case for businesses similarly skilled in handling sanitary equipment installation and electrical engineering projects to engage in future related opportunities. Companies capable of providing efficient solutions to reduce maintenance costs could find similar projects valuable for expanding their service portfolio in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Hand Dryer Installation

Notice Description

Install of hand dryers in Mitre passage on 4 floors- cost to be split between CUEL and Escape. This is due to paper towels currently blocking the systems and causing maintenance costs and hours.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e20a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074213-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45310000 - Electrical installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,305 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
27 Aug 2025 - 11 Sep 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@coventry.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MF ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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