--- title: "Supply, Installation, Inspections and Maintenance of Automatic Doors" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-200ab7b4-5d9d-435f-9d16-e345a4f204dc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-200ab7b4-5d9d-435f-9d16-e345a4f204dc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-200ab7b4-5d9d-435f-9d16-e345a4f204dc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-200ab7b4-5d9d-435f-9d16-e345a4f204dc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER" published: "2025-08-07" --- # Supply, Installation, Inspections and Maintenance of Automatic Doors Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-200ab7b4-5d9d-435f-9d16-e345a4f204dc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-200ab7b4-5d9d-435f-9d16-e345a4f204dc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-200ab7b4-5d9d-435f-9d16-e345a4f204dc.json) ## Summary The University of Manchester has initiated a tender process for the "Supply, Installation, Inspections, and Maintenance of Automatic Doors" on its premises in North West, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the services category and relates to automatic doors, classified under CPV codes 44221000 and 51100000. The process is currently in the tender stage and follows the open procurement method, specifically an open procedure above the threshold. The tender was published on 7th August 2025, and the submission deadline is set for 5th September 2025, with the contract expected to commence on 29th September 2025 and conclude on 31st October 2028. The tender is valued at approximately £2,780,000, with a minimum value of £2,000,000. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies specialising in the installation and maintenance of electrical and mechanical equipment, especially those with experience in providing services to educational establishments, are well-suited to compete for this contract. With a robust budget and a clear scope, this procurement offers a stable stream of work over several years, making it an attractive proposition for businesses looking to expand their portfolios in the public sector. ## Notice This specification outlines the requirements to deliver the automatic doors contract to the University of Manchester. This includes the supply, installation, erection, hire, maintenance, and inspection of automatic doors across the University estate. The Contractor shall allow for and carry out the works in accordance with the Documents, Contract Conditions, British & European Standards, Statutory Requirements, all Law, the Contract and this document to the satisfactions of the Employer and appointed Consultants. The Contractor is to refer to any Architectural, Structural and other Consultant documentation prior to carrying out any works. This document describes the extent of the works, and the outline responsibilities of the Contractor. The details set out within this document are not intended to exclude or limit any other items that may be required by the Contractor, by or on behalf of The University, the Statutory Authorities and/or good construction practice. All works ancillary to, or in conjunction with, those detailed within this document will be deemed to have been included in the Contract Sum. The only method of submission is via the In-tend portal at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity/aspx/Tenders/Current. You must complete all applicable documents and upload them onto the portal. Assistance on completing your submission through In-tend can be found on the Central Procurement Office webpages (which you are encouraged to read in advance of your submission). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/142697b7-ffaa-4e9d-b57a-4d738f4710f1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Sep 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,780,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M13 9PL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Hulme | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 51 - Installation services (except software) ### Codes - 44221000 - Windows, doors and related items - 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment ## Release History - 7 Aug 2025 at 15:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/142697b7-ffaa-4e9d-b57a-4d738f4710f1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/142697b7-ffaa-4e9d-b57a-4d738f4710f1 7th August 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity/aspx/Tenders/Current ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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