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Ramsgate Library GSHP Replacement

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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13 Feb 2026 at 11:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Ramsgate Library GSHP Replacement" project was conducted by Kent County Council, headquartered in Maidstone, United Kingdom. This contract involves the replacement of the ground source heat pump at Ramsgate Library and falls under the category of construction works. The procurement method was classified as "Below threshold - unknown," and the tendering stage has concluded with the award and contract completion. Key dates include the contract start date on 15th February 2026 and the end date on 8th March 2026. The legal basis for this procurement is outlined in the UK Public General Acts 2023/54.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly skilled in construction and sustainable energy solutions to grow their business through public sector contracts. GJM Southern Group Ltd, a firm with an SME scale, was awarded the contract, highlighting that businesses of similar size and capability have strong prospects in competing for such public works projects. The project is geographically situated in the South East, offering regional businesses an attractive chance to contribute to public infrastructure projects, thereby enhancing their portfolio and expertise in government-affiliated endeavours.

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Notice Title

Ramsgate Library GSHP Replacement

Notice Description

Replacement of GSHP at Ramsgate Library

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0653b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013340-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£115,478 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
15 Feb 2026 - 8 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcingsupportteam@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GJM SOUTHERN GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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