Tender

Replacement Windows - Rutherford Extension Rutherford College

UNIVERSITY OF KENT

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Tender

16 Jan 2026 at 18:36

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Kent is seeking a contractor for the replacement of aluminium single glazed windows with new aluminium double glazed windows and doors for the Rutherford Extension at Rutherford College, located within the university’s Canterbury Campus. This opportunity falls under the industry category of installation of windows and is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 12:00 PM on 13th February 2026. The construction work is planned to occur between 22nd June and 18th September 2026. The procurement method is an open competition, indicating a below-threshold requirement for works valued at £150,000, with gross value reaching £180,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for competent contractors specialized in window installation to showcase their expertise and secure growth by engaging with a prestigious academic institution. Companies well-versed in handling projects on active campuses and familiar with the specific challenges of such environments will be particularly well-suited to compete. The tender is evaluated on a 60% price and 40% quality basis, providing substantial opportunity for businesses that offer cost-effective solutions while maintaining high standards of work to gain a foothold in the public sector contracting space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Replacement Windows - Rutherford Extension Rutherford College

Notice Description

This opportunity is for the engagement of a competent, experienced contractor to undertake the work to replace the aluminium single glazed windows with new aluminium double glazed windows and doors. The windows are located within Rutherford Extension which forms part of Rutherford College. Rutherford 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 18th September 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060821
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004107-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

44221100 - Windows

45421132 - Installation of windows

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
16 Jan 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Jun 2026 - 18 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF KENT
Contact Name
Max Hubbard
Contact Email
m.hubbard@kent.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01227823061

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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