Tender

Minor Refurbishment Works - Rutherford Extension

UNIVERSITY OF KENT

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Tender

09 Apr 2025 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Kent has issued a tender for minor refurbishment works at the Rutherford Extension building located in Canterbury, Kent. Classified under 'Refurbishment work' in the construction industry category, this open competitive procurement process is currently at the tender stage. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 9 May 2025, with the contract period scheduled to commence on 30 June 2025 and end on 8 August 2025. The project entails decorating and replacing flooring for an office facility, with a total budget of £180,000 gross.

This tender presents significant opportunities for contractors specialising in refurbishment and minor improvement works. It is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs given its below-threshold open competition procurement method. Businesses with experience in commercial building renovations, specifically in office settings, stand to benefit from participating. Winning this contract could enhance market visibility and credibility, paving the way for future opportunities in public procurement.

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Notice Title

Minor Refurbishment Works - Rutherford Extension

Notice Description

he University is seeking a competent, experienced building contractor to undertake minor improvement works to the Rutherford Extension building currently used as an office facility. The works in general comprise decorating and replacement flooring.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ffd4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014023-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 8 Aug 2025 1-6 months
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 KENT
Contact Name
Max Hubbard
Contact Email
m.hubbard@kent.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+447845098019

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
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Blean Forest
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

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