Tender

Drying Cabinets with 5 year maintenance plan

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Tender

11 Mar 2026 at 15:01

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter is currently in the tender stage for the purchase and installation of four Cyclist Drying Cabinets, accompanied by a five-year maintenance plan. This procurement process, which is labelled with ID "PO/2026/1110/RL Drying Cabinets," is taking place in Exeter, United Kingdom, under an open competition framework. The University seeks these goods within the public undertaking sector, with the tender scheduled to close on the 25th of March, 2026. The maximum budget allowed for this procurement is £15,000, excluding VAT. Potential suppliers must adhere to the open procurement method and submit their offers electronically by the deadline stated. The contract period will start on the 31st of March, 2026 and end on the 30th of March, 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the manufacturing and supply industry of electrical drying equipment and maintenance services. Companies focusing on laundry machines, drying machines, cabinets, and clothes-washing systems could find this opportunity particularly beneficial for growth. Small-to-medium enterprises are specially encouraged to participate as the tender includes suitability criteria that accommodate them. The open competition method also allows businesses of various sizes to contend, providing a fair chance to secure a long-term contract with a reputable academic institution. This contract is ideal for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the university sector and establish a lasting commercial relationship with the University of Exeter.

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Notice Title

Drying Cabinets with 5 year maintenance plan

Notice Description

The University of Exeter is seeking quotations for the supply and installation of 4 Cyclist Drying Cabinets. Including a 5-year care and maintenance programme that includes an in-depth service at six monthly intervals which will include electrical safety checks.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066767
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021870-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

39141300 - Cabinets

39713200 - Clothes-washing and drying machines

42716000 - Laundry washing, dry-cleaning and drying machines

42716200 - Drying machines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK43 Devon CC

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

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