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Clean Furnace

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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14 Dec 2025 at 20:37

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Coventry University has recently completed a direct procurement process for a clean furnace, tailored to support their Clean Futures Programme. This initiative is aimed at assisting SME foundries to transition towards clean, energy-efficient technologies. The furnace was acquired from Shandong Kehua Intelligent Equipment Co Ltd, a leading supplier recognised for their expertise in this domain. The procurement was conducted below threshold without competition, ensuring a focused delivery approach, with critical deadlines set for full installation and operational testing by February 2026. The equipment will facilitate trials and be available for long-term use in regional clean manufacturing and decarbonisation efforts, culminating in March 2026.

This procurement opens notable opportunities for businesses in the clean energy and manufacturing sectors, presenting avenues for participation in trials and post-programme industrial engagement. Firms specialising in the transition from fossil-fuel-based technologies to clean methods can enhance their visibility and establish collaborations with Coventry University. SMEs involved in manufacturing, particularly those with innovative solutions for clean technologies, are well-positioned to benefit from the programme. Larger enterprises with capabilities in providing specialised equipment or installation services, like Shandong Kehua, can leverage this partnership to drive growth in clean technology adoption within the UK market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Clean Furnace

Notice Description

We are purchasing a 1-ton induction melting furnace from Shandong Kehua Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. (KEHUA) to support Coventry University's delivery of the technical trial phase of the Clean Futures Programme, assisting SME foundries in transitioning from fossil-fuel-based melting to clean, energy-efficient technologies. Deliverables/Outputs: Supply, delivery, and commissioning of a 1-ton induction melting furnace Full installation and operational testing by end of February 2026 Availability for SME Clean Futures trials before project completion in March 2026 Long-term use as a regional clean manufacturing and decarbonisation facility supporting post-programme industrial engagement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f54a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082716-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

51135000 - Installation services of furnaces

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£64,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2025 - 2 Dec 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

SHANDONG KEHUA INTELLIGENT EQUIPMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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