Award

Installation of Hostile Vehicle Mitigation Bollards - University Plaza

UNIVERSITY OF KENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Apr 2026 at 09:51

Tender

16 Feb 2026 at 13:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the installation of hostile vehicle mitigation bollards at the University of Kent's Canterbury Campus has reached the award stage. The contract was awarded on 1st April 2026, with KCS Projects and Security Limited selected as the supplier. The tender began with an open competition, specifically designed to accommodate below-threshold bids. The procurement falls under the "works" industry category. The contract period is scheduled from 22nd June 2026 to 18th September 2026, and may extend up to 18th September 2027. The main location for the works is within the UKJ4 region, with an overall contract value noted at £92,500 excluding VAT.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in construction and security infrastructure, particularly those experienced in installing bollard systems. The open procurement method encourages a competitive environment beneficial for SMEs looking to expand. Given the contract's potential renewal for related works within a year, it offers an additional avenue for sustained collaboration and business growth with the University of Kent, enhancing opportunities for long-term engagement and portfolio expansion within public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Installation of Hostile Vehicle Mitigation Bollards - University Plaza

Notice Description

This opportunity is for the engagement of a competent, experienced contractor to undertake the work to plaza 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 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-0654f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030201-2026
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

34928300 - Safety barriers

45233280 - Erection of road-barriers

45233291 - Installation of bollards

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£92,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20263 weeks 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

KCS PROJECTS AND SECURITY

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