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Replacement Roof Covering - Block L - Keynes College

UNIVERSITY OF KENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Mar 2026 at 10:44

Tender

16 Jan 2026 at 18:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for replacing the roof covering on Block L at Keynes College, located within the University of Kent's Canterbury campus, has been completed. The University of Kent, a public authority in central government, served as the buying organisation for this contract. This project falls under the "works" category, specifically addressing roof repair and maintenance, and was executed through an open tender under the "Below threshold - open competition" procurement method. Key timelines involved work scheduled between 22nd June 2026 and 14th August 2026, with the award made on 9th March 2026. M & J Group (Construction & Roofing) Ltd. was selected as the successful supplier. The complete duration of the contract includes the potential for related works to be carried out until 13th August 2027.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the construction and roofing sectors, particularly those skilled in specialised trade construction works. The open competition structure allows a fair chance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to shine, as evidenced by the contract award to an SME, M & J Group (Construction & Roofing) Ltd. Companies capable of delivering high-quality work with a competitive pricing strategy, given the 40% quality and 60% price evaluation criteria, would find this type of contract particularly lucrative. With potential additional related works for a period following the main project, this opportunity could lead to sustained business growth for firms adept in delivering complex roofing projects on active campus sites.

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Notice Title

Replacement Roof Covering - Block L - Keynes College

Notice Description

This opportunity is for the engagement of a competent, experienced contractor to undertake the work to replace the flat roof covering to a two storey Block L. The roof is located within Keynes College. Keynes College is located in the centre of the University's Canterbury Campus and the surrounding buildings will remain active throughout the course of the works. The work shall be carried out between Monday 22nd June 2026 and Friday 14th August 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06081c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020769-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45260000 - Roof works and other special trade construction works

45261900 - Roof repair and maintenance work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£99,619 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20266 days ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2026 - 14 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Blean Forest
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

M & J GROUP (CONSTRUCTION & ROOFING

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