This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

28 Jul 2026 at 12:35

Award

22 Jun 2026 at 16:06

Tender

03 Mar 2026 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Kent, acting as the contracting authority, has completed a procurement process titled "Fire Risk Actions Works," focused on fire-prevention installation works within the Canterbury, Kent region, designated under the CPV code 45343000. The procurement method employed was an open, below-threshold competition. The process involved assessing deficiencies in fire doors and compartmentation across the campus. The tendering stage concluded with the award announcement made on 22 June 2026, with the contract for these works officially commencing on 20 July 2026 and expected to run until 20 July 2028, with a possible extension until July 2030. All activities fall under the "works" category, reflecting the core focus of this procurement.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and contractors experienced in the works sector, specialising in safety installations. Jenner (Contractors) Limited, an SME, has been awarded the contract. The open competition format favours businesses capable of delivering high-quality fire-prevention solutions within set budgetary constraints. Companies looking to engage with public authorities in delivering vital infrastructure and safety improvements might find this an instructive case in aligning their bids to meet public procurement standards. The university's provision to potentially extend the contractor's engagement beyond the primary contract period also hints at further opportunities for long-term collaboration and project continuity.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Fire Risk Actions Works

Notice Description

Provision of Fire Risk Actions Works

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/071222-2026
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

45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 20 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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, 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

JENNER (CONTRACTORS

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