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Templeman Library D Block Automated Opening Vent Replacement

THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT

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23 Sep 2025 at 08:18

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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23 Sep 2025 at 08:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Kent has recently completed the procurement process for the "Templeman Library D Block Automated Opening Vent Replacement" project, under the procurement category of works. The university, located in Canterbury, UK, aimed to address an issue arising from recent refurbishments which incorrectly decommissioned two Automated Opening Vents (AOVs) crucial to the library's fire safety system. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, described as below threshold without competition, with the contract awarded to Hugh L S McConnell Limited. The award took place on 23rd September 2025, with the contract period set from 30th September to 31st December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in ventilation installation work, particularly those capable of addressing urgent safety system refurbishments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Hugh L S McConnell Limited, which specialises in such installations, are ideal candidates for this type of contract. Companies with expertise in rapid-response construction and installation in educational or public infrastructure environments are well-suited to take advantage of similar opportunities for expansion and collaboration with sub-central government authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Templeman Library D Block Automated Opening Vent Replacement

Notice Description

During a recent refurbishment, 2 AOVs were mistakenly made redundant. These form part of the fire safety system of the library. Urgent work is required to reinstate these, which involves making amendments to the ventilation ductwork on the roof. PS35,615 exc VAT

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059fc7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058745-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45331210 - Ventilation installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,738 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@kent.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Blean Forest
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HUGH L S MCCONNELL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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