Keynes College Psychology Laboratory Improvement Works

UNIVERSITY OF KENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 May 2026 at 14:32

Tender

14 Apr 2026 at 14:44

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Kent has completed the open procurement process for improvement works at the Keynes College Psychology Laboratory, located at their Canterbury campus in Kent, UK (region UKJ44). As a central government public authority, the University sought a competent contractor to execute remedial and improvement efforts, specifically involving laboratory redecoration, flooring replacement, and structural adjustments. This tender process culminated with the award granted on 22nd May 2026 to Stonepoint Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Stotfold. The works are scheduled to commence on 3rd June 2026 and must conclude by 27th July 2026, with potential extensions for related projects up to July 2027.

This procurement offers substantial business opportunities, particularly for SMEs skilled in laboratory construction work, as evidenced by the selection of Stonepoint Limited. The open competition method ensured a wide range of companies could bid, but the requirement for experience and competence in similar projects was key. Suitable businesses would be those specialising in construction work with the ability to adhere to strict timelines and regulatory environments within the education sector, given the active nature of the campus during project execution. Moreover, businesses offering high-quality and economically viable solutions would have a competitive edge, as the tender was evaluated based on 60% quality and 40% price criteria.

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Notice Title

Keynes College Psychology Laboratory Improvement Works

Notice Description

This opportunity is for the engagement of a competent, experienced contractor to undertake remedial and improvement works to the laboratories across Keynes College, Canterbury campus. Drawings and specifications for the works are appended to this document but comprise of decorations, replacement flooring and some minor alterations to small labs to create one large lab space. Keynes College is located in the centre of the University's Canterbury Campus and the surrounding buildings will remain active throughout the course of the works. The restaurant will be in use during the contract period and therefore working hours affecting the interior will be restricted. The work shall be carried out between dates to be agreed, the only stipulation would be that all works are completed by Monday 27th July 2026.

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 27th July 2027.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06823f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048124-2026
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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45214610 - Laboratory building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£126,459 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
3 Jun 2026 - 27 Jul 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
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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

STONEPOINT

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