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Accommodation Kitchen Refurbishments - Darwin College

UNIVERSITY OF KENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Apr 2026 at 11:56

Tender

06 Feb 2026 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by the University of Kent involved an open competition for the refurbishment of communal kitchens at Darwin College, located on the Canterbury Campus. This procurement activity, relevant to the construction industry, has been completed with the contract awarded to Stonepoint Limited on 2nd April 2026. The works are categorised under the installation of fitted kitchens and are valued at approximately £228,391 (excluding VAT), with works scheduled to commence on 22nd June 2026 and conclude by 18th September 2026. The procurement was conducted under a below-threshold open competition as per UKPGA 2023/54 legal basis.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs like Stonepoint Limited, which successfully secured the contract. Businesses with expertise in construction, specifically those involved in kitchen installation and refurbishment, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. The procurement method entailed quality and price criteria, emphasising the importance of balancing strong technical capacity with competitive pricing. This opens avenues for firms specialising in refurbishment projects to expand their portfolio within public sector initiatives, further enhancing their market presence and experience in completing complex institutional projects.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0649f5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030862-2026
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

45421151 - Installation of fitted kitchens

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£620,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£620,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£228,391 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 20262 days ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2026 - 18 Sep 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

STONEPOINT

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