MH25_015b - Ingram Conversion of Office into Laboratory Works

UNIVERSITY OF KENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Jun 2026 at 16:31

Tender

23 Apr 2026 at 15:25

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Kent, a public authority part of the central government, conducted a procurement process titled "MH25_015b - Ingram Conversion of Office into Laboratory Works" at its Canterbury campus, located in Kent, United Kingdom. This open competition fell under the works category, specifically laboratory building construction work, and was conducted below the procurement threshold. The process moved from tender to award with a contract completion status on 4th June 2026. The award was given to Surefix Construction Company (Kent) Ltd, marking the completion of the procurement cycle. The contract for the project, valued at approximately £163,932, is set to begin on 22nd June 2026, with an initial term ending on 27th July 2026, and a potential extension option of 12 months.

This tender offers significant opportunities for construction firms specialized in renovation and laboratory work. Businesses equipped with experience in mechanical and electrical works, particularly those accustomed to operating within vibrant university settings, will find this an ideal project to enhance their portfolios. With the University of Kent's transparent procurement method and opportunity for extensions, firms can strategically plan for sustained engagement, making it advantageous for SMEs looking to expand their footprint in the educational sector construction space. The collaborative nature of such projects also opens avenues for networking within a government-authority framework, fostering further business opportunities.

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Notice Title

MH25_015b - Ingram Conversion of Office into Laboratory Works

Notice Description

This opportunity is for the engagement of a competent, experienced contractor to undertake conversion of two offices into one laboratory in ingram Building, Canterbury campus. Drawings and specifications for the works are appended to this document but comprise of decorations, replacement flooring and some minor to walls and mechanical and Electrical works associated to create one larger lab space. Ingram Building is located on Parkwood Road at 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 27th July 2027.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068a01
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053068-2026
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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£136,610 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
22 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

SUREFIX CONSTRUCTION COMPANY (KENT

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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