Tender

Accommodation Kitchen Refurbishments - Darwin College

UNIVERSITY OF KENT

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Tender

06 Feb 2026 at 12:00

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Kent is seeking to engage a competent contractor for the refurbishment of accommodation kitchens within Darwin College, located at the Canterbury Campus. This public procurement opportunity falls under the "Works" category with a focus on the installation of fitted kitchens. The procurement is being conducted through an open competition procurement method, below the threshold, allowing wide participation. The tender stage commenced with the publication of the notice on 6th February 2026, and interested parties must submit their proposals by 2nd March 2026. The work period is scheduled from 22nd June to 18th September 2026, with the possibility of utilising the contract for related works until September 2027.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in construction, specifically those experienced in kitchen and general interior refurbishments. With a budget estimate of £620,000, companies that can deliver quality workmanship within the given timeframe and are competitive on price would be well-suited for this contract. The focus on both quality and price criteria indicates that businesses offering a balance of competitive pricing and high standards of quality are likely to succeed. Engaging in this project would also potentially facilitate growth through exposure and further opportunities with the University of Kent or similar institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Accommodation Kitchen Refurbishments - Darwin College

Notice Description

This opportunity is for the engagement of a competent, experienced contractor to undertake the work to replace the existing fitted communal kitchens with a new kitchen along with associated decorating and flooring works. The kitchens are located within Darwin College. Darwin 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.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: The work shall be carried out between Monday 22nd June 2026 and Friday 18th September 2026. The University of Kent also reserves the right to utilise the successful contract for any other related works for a period of 12 months until 18th September 2027.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0649f5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010896-2026
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

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45421151 - Installation of fitted kitchens

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£620,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£620,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 20263 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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