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MEP Design Services - East Street & Warwick Road Housing Schemes

CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL

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22 Jan 2026 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Canterbury City Council involved the provision of MEP Design Services for the East Street and Warwick Road Housing Schemes in Canterbury. This contract fell under the services category, specifically design consultancy services, with XCO2 Energy Ltd emerging as the main supplier. The procurement method was direct, executed below the threshold without competition, indicating a streamlined process. The contract commenced on 6th January 2026 and is set to conclude on 5th January 2028. Situated in the Canterbury area with a focus on sub-central government needs, this initiative marks the completion phase with the award status being active as of 22nd January 2026.

This procurement presents growth opportunities primarily for design consultancy firms, especially those experienced in Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with the capability to deliver specialised design services could find this type of contract beneficial, particularly given the direct award approach that may favour suppliers with established relationships or a niche expertise. Participating in such tenders can enhance business portfolios and cement long-term partnerships with local government bodies like Canterbury City Council.

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Notice Title

MEP Design Services - East Street & Warwick Road Housing Schemes

Notice Description

For the provision of MEP Design Services - East Street & Warwick Road Housing Schemes, Canterbury To view this notice, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1008529664

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060c9d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005909-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£53,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2026 - 5 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@canterbury.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01227910000

Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT1 2UR
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
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XCO2 ENERGY

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