Tender

Fire Risk Actions Works

UNIVERSITY OF KENT

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Tender

03 Mar 2026 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Kent is inviting tenders for "Fire Risk Actions Works," aimed at addressing deficiencies in fire doors and fire compartmentation across its campus in Canterbury, Kent. This open procurement is within the works category, specifically focusing on fire-prevention installation and is valued at £400,000 excluding VAT, with a gross estimate reaching £480,000. Interested parties must submit tenders by 30th March 2026, with enquiries closing on 23rd March 2026. The contract is anticipated to commence on 4th May 2026 and to run until 3rd May 2028, with a potential renewal period extending for up to an additional 24 months depending on future needs across other University buildings.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for contractors specialising in fire risk services and building maintenance. The open competition allows businesses with expertise in fire-prevention installations to compete based on a combination of quality (60% weight) and price (40% weight). Companies that demonstrate excellence in both areas stand to benefit from a substantial long-term project with the possibility of future renewals and continued engagement with one of the UK’s respected educational institutions. Contractors with a robust track record in fire safety improvements would be particularly suited to undertake this work, fostering growth through strategic alignment with a high-profile client.

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Notice Title

Fire Risk Actions Works

Notice Description

2.1 The University is seeking a competent, experienced contractor to undertake the work required to address deficiencies in fire doors and fire compartmentation works across the campus.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: The University reserves the right to retain the successful contractor on our records for a further 24 months, which will be agreeable annually, in the event that we would require such works on other University buildings over this period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06614b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019100-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 May 2026 - 3 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

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