Construction Contract Leads
South East
Category Works
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 14th Apr 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-06823f |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Laboratory building construction work |
| Procurement Method | Below threshold - open competition |
| Value | £120,000 |
South East
Category Works
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 14th Apr 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-06823f |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Laboratory building construction work |
| Procurement Method | Below threshold - open competition |
| Value | £120,000 |
Scope
Reference
MH25_015a
Description
This opportunity is for the engagement of a competent, experienced contractor to undertake remedial and improvement works to the laboratories across Keynes College, Canterbury campus. Drawings and specifications for the works are appended to this document but comprise of decorations, replacement flooring and some minor alterations to small labs to create one large lab space. Keynes College is located in the centre of the University鈥檚 Canterbury Campus and the surrounding buildings will remain active throughout the course of the works. The restaurant will be in use during the contract period and therefore working hours affecting the interior will be restricted. The work shall be carried out between dates to be agreed, the only stipulation would be that all works are completed by Monday 27th July 2026.
Total value (estimated)
- 拢120,000 excluding VAT
- 拢144,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2026 to 27 July 2026
- Possible extension to 27 July 2027
- 1 year, 1 month, 27 days
Description of possible extension:
The University of Kent also reserves the right to utilise the successful contract for any other related works for a period of 12 months until 27th July 2027.
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45214610 - Laboratory building construction work
Contract locations
- UKJ4 - Kent
Submission
Enquiry deadline
4 May 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
11 May 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | 60% | Quality | 60% |
| Price | 40% | Price | 40% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
University of Kent
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDYN-9654-JPQJ
The Registry
Canterbury, Kent
CT2 7NZ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Max Hubbard
Telephone: +44 01227823061
Email: M.Hubbard [at] kent.ac.uk
Website:
Region: UKJ44 - East Kent
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
