Planning

Kent Police Lecture Theatre Ventilation

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT

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Planning

02 Dec 2025 at 08:33

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent is planning a procurement process for the replacement of a defective air handling unit at the Kent Police College Lecture Theatre in Maidstone. This procurement falls under the industry category of ventilation and air-conditioning installation work. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with an open competition method set for works valued at £200,000 to £240,000. The procurement period is expected to end on 19th January 2026, with the contract anticipated to commence on 27th February 2026 and conclude by 31st March 2026. This initiative is particularly directed towards the UKJ4 region in the United Kingdom and will be documented in the planned procurement notice on Find a Tender, published on 2nd December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in ventilation and air-conditioning installation work, particularly those qualified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in handling significant works projects that can operate within the Kent region have a promising opportunity to expand their portfolio by securing government contracts. The open competition practice will ensure a variety of firms have the chance to submit tenders, thus levelling the playing field for all qualified contenders looking to leverage their capabilities in the public sector procurement arena.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Kent Police Lecture Theatre Ventilation

Notice Description

Replacement of defective air handling unit (AHU) supplying the Lecture Theatre at Kent Police College, Maidstone

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ec73
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078703-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45331200 - Ventilation and air-conditioning installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
15 Dec 20252 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
becky.canfield@cambs.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 9BZ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England), TLJ4 Kent
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Park Wood & Mangravet
Westminster Constituency
Faversham and Mid Kent

Further Information

Notice Documents

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