Tender

Residential Improvement Works - Darwin College & Willows Court

UNIVERSITY OF KENT

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Tender

19 Mar 2025 at 18:39

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Kent is inviting tenders for improvement works on student residential accommodation at Darwin College and Willows Court. The scope of work includes decoration and flooring replacement. This tender falls under the construction industry category for university buildings and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 18 April 2025. The contract is expected to commence on 19 April 2025 and conclude by 20 April 2025. The procurement method being used is an open procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for established building contractors to grow their business by working with a reputable institution such as the University of Kent. Contractors with experience in similar residential improvement projects will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Although this opportunity is not specifically aimed at SMEs or voluntary community and social enterprises, experienced firms able to deliver high-quality construction work within tight deadlines will find this opportunity appealing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Residential Improvement Works - Darwin College & Willows Court

Notice Description

The University is seeking a competent, experienced building contractor to undertake improvement works to student residential accommodation located in Darwin College and Willows Court. The works in general comprise decorating and replacement flooring.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/983f3ec6-cccd-4d79-8e05-833bdbd57b50
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45214400 - Construction work for university buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Apr 2025 - 20 Apr 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
CANTERBURY, KENT
Postcode
CT2 7NZ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Blean Forest
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Further Information

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