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Accommodation Kitchen Refurbishments - Darwin College

University of Kent

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

28 Jul 2026 at 12:59

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

02 Apr 2026 at 12:56

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

06 Feb 2026 at 12:00

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Kent procured accommodation kitchen refurbishment works at Darwin College, University of Kent, Canterbury. The requirement covered the installation of fitted kitchens, classified under CPV 45421151, as part of the refurbishment of student accommodation kitchens. The buyer is The University of Kent, a public authority. The work is associated with the University’s Canterbury site and the Darwin College accommodation. This is a construction and refurbishment opportunity for contractors able to remove, supply, install or complete fitted kitchen facilities in an occupied or operational university accommodation environment, subject to the detailed requirements in the procurement documents. The requirement was treated as works rather than goods or general services, and was awarded as one procurement package.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to Stonepoint Limited on 2 April 2026; the contract was signed on 13 April 2026. It used a below-threshold open competition. The estimated value was £620,000 excluding VAT (£744,000 gross), while the awarded and contracted value was £228,391 excluding VAT (£274,069 gross). The contract period runs from 22 June 2026 to 18 September 2026, with the buyer able to use the contract for related works until 18 September 2027. Quality counted for 40% and price for 60%. Twenty-five bids were recorded, with one valid bid reaching the final stage. Enquiries closed on 26 February 2026 and bids closed at noon on 2 March 2026.

This award demonstrates demand from the University of Kent for specialist fitted-kitchen refurbishment within university accommodation, delivered through a below-threshold open competition. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need practical capability in fitted-kitchen installation and refurbishment works, with sufficient resources to coordinate construction activity in a university residential setting. The evaluation shows that both delivery quality and price matter, with price carrying the greater weighting, so suppliers would need a competitive cost model alongside a clear, reliable delivery approach. The competition attracted 25 bids but only one final-stage bid, indicating that strong evidence of relevant installation experience, dependable capacity and value for money could help distinguish a specialist contractor.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Accommodation Kitchen Refurbishments - Darwin College

Notice Description

The provision of Accommodation Kitchen Refurbishments - Darwin College

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/071199-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£228,391 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 20266 months 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
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode
CT2 7NZ
Postcode Area
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 Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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