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Gates, Barriers & Bollards

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT

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09 Apr 2026 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent has completed a procurement process to maintain and service gates, barriers, and bollards. This contract, titled "Gates, Barriers & Bollards," falls under the services category within the public authority sub-central government industry. Located in Maidstone, Kent, this limited competition procurement involved a below-threshold process. The contract was signed on 26th March 2026 and commenced on 15th April 2026, spanning until 15th April 2028. The contract's total value is £60,009.60, with Arkas LTD being awarded the contract to carry out the necessary maintenance and lifecycle management.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, specifically for large businesses specialising in the repair and maintenance of security installations, including gates and barriers. Companies like Arkas LTD, which can demonstrate expertise in executing similar service contracts and adhering to planned maintenance regimes, will find themselves well-positioned for future opportunities with public authorities seeking reliable partners to manage infrastructure maintenance across various facilities.

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Notice Title

Gates, Barriers & Bollards

Notice Description

Maintenance and lifecycle contract for 2 year period of the gates, barriers and bollards

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067ed2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032302-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

44221300 - Gates

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,008 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2026 - 15 Apr 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 POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 9BZ
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
Park Wood & Mangravet
Westminster Constituency
Faversham and Mid Kent

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARKAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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