Award

Turing Room Adaptation

THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT

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Award

11 Nov 2025 at 15:20

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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11 Nov 2025 at 14:51

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Kent has completed the procurement process for the "Turing Room Adaptation" project, which involves adapting a student room to enhance accessibility. The procurement falls under building construction work (CPV: 45210000) and was conducted using a direct procurement method, below the threshold, without competition. The project is located in the UKJ4 region of the United Kingdom with Canterbury being the specific locality. The contract was awarded to UPP (KENT TURING) LIMITED, with the contract award notice published on 11th November 2025. The contract period is set to start on 13th November 2025 and end on 31st December 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in construction and building adaptation projects, to grow by gaining experience in accessible design and construction for academic institutions. Large-scale enterprises experienced in building construction work are well-suited to compete in such tenders, given the scale and specific requirements of the contract. The project's focus on adaptability and accessibility renovations aligns with broader trends towards inclusivity in educational environments, providing a valuable platform for businesses to showcase their expertise in these areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Turing Room Adaptation

Notice Description

Converting a student room and access from standard to adaptable; this will entail installing power buttons x6 doors, installing emergency pull cords, changing kitchen set-up to allow for a hight adjustable work top with a sink and cooker. Installing hand rails in the shower/toilet room. PS78,044 inc VAT

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ded0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072884-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£78,044 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20256 months ago
Contract Period
13 Nov 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

UPP (KENT TURING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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