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Ingram Conversion of Office into Laboratory Works

The University Of Kent

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

28 Jul 2026 at 13:31

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

04 Jun 2026 at 17:31

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

23 Apr 2026 at 16:25

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Kent procured building works to convert an office in its Ingram facility into a laboratory. The scope is laboratory building construction work, covering the physical conversion rather than laboratory equipment or ongoing laboratory services. Delivery is in the University of Kent’s area of Canterbury, Kent, within the United Kingdom. The buying organisation is the University of Kent. This is a single works requirement, suited to construction contractors with experience delivering internal building conversions and specialist environments for institutional or research use. The requirement is relevant to firms that undertake commercial fit-out, refurbishment and laboratory-related construction, rather than suppliers focused solely on professional consultancy, equipment supply or routine facilities management.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded following a below-threshold open competition. Seven bids were received, with one valid bid reaching the final stage. The award was made to Surefix Construction Company (Kent) Ltd on 4 June 2026 for £136,610 excluding VAT (£163,932 including VAT). The contract was signed on 17 June 2026 and runs from 17 June to 27 July 2026. The University of Kent reserved an option to use the successful contract for related works for a further 12 months, with the stated maximum extent to 27 July 2027. Evaluation weighted quality at 60% and price at 40%. Electronic bid submission was allowed, and the contract is active.

This award demonstrates a defined requirement for office-to-laboratory conversion works from the University of Kent, delivered through a straightforward open competition below the applicable threshold. A credible future competitor would need to manage construction and refurbishment in an institutional setting, translate office space into a laboratory environment, and provide evidence of dependable delivery, technical understanding and quality controls. The evaluation placed greater emphasis on quality than price, so bidders would need a well-developed method statement and a clear approach to managing programme, workmanship, coordination and site risks, not simply a competitive quotation. The selected supplier was an SME, indicating that businesses of similar scale with relevant construction capability can compete for this type of work.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ingram Conversion of Office into Laboratory Works

Notice Description

Provision of Ingram Conversion of Office into Laboratory 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068a01
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071220-2026
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

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
£136,610 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
17 Jun 2026 - 27 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode
CT2 7NZ
Postcode Area
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) Ltd

Further Information

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