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Lift Modernisation - Block D Templeman Library

The University Of Kent

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

28 Jul 2026 at 13:12

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

25 Mar 2026 at 16:21

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

13 Feb 2026 at 13:27

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Kent procured lift modernisation works for Block D of the Templeman Library. The requirement covers lift installation work and lifts, with the work delivered at the university’s Canterbury site in Kent. It is a construction and engineering works opportunity focused on upgrading lift facilities within an occupied university library building. The buyer is the University of Kent, which commissioned the works for its own estate. The successful requirement was treated as a single package rather than separate lots, covering the modernisation works for Block D. Businesses relevant to this procurement would therefore include lift installation contractors, lift modernisation specialists and building-services firms able to deliver work within an educational building.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to INDIGO LIFTS GROUP LIMITED on 25 March 2026 after an below-threshold open competition. Five bids were received, with one valid bid progressing to the final stage. The contract was signed on 6 April 2026. The awarded contract value is £96,612 excluding VAT, or £115,934 including VAT. The contract runs from 22 June 2026 to 18 September 2026, with a possible maximum extension to 18 September 2027. The tender deadline was 16 March 2026 at noon, and enquiries closed on 9 March 2026. Evaluation weighted quality at 40% and price at 60%. The university also reserved the right to use the contract for related works during the 12-month renewal period.

This award indicates demand from the University of Kent for specialist lift modernisation and installation capability within its campus estate. A credible future competitor would need to plan and manage lift upgrade works safely in a university library environment, coordinate with the buyer and other building users, and deliver a complete installation package rather than supplying equipment alone. The successful supplier was an SME, showing that the requirement was attainable by a focused specialist rather than only a large national contractor. Firms with demonstrable lift modernisation experience, competent installation teams, strong quality controls and the capacity to undertake related works for the same university would be well placed when comparable requirements are considered again.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lift Modernisation - Block D Templeman Library

Notice Description

Provision of Lift Modernisation - Block D Templeman Library

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: 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-0653f0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071207-2026
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

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

42416100 - Lifts

45313100 - Lift installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£630,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£630,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£96,612 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£96,612 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20265 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
The University Of Kent
Additional Buyers

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

INDIGO LIFTS GROUP LIMITED

Further Information

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