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Replacement of Firearms Range Ventilation Units

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

11 Jun 2026 at 12:15

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

14 May 2026 at 10:27

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

12 May 2026 at 08:07

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent involves a tender for the replacement of defective air handling units (AHUs) supplying the Firearms Range at Kent Police College, Maidstone. The project, focused on ventilation and air-conditioning installation work, aims to ensure adequate ventilation for controlling lead contamination in the air. With an estimated contract value of £265,000 (gross amounting to £318,000), this open competition is categorised under works and falls below the threshold. Potential suppliers are invited to participate in this active tender process, which started on 11th June 2026, with key deadlines for enquiry submissions by 8th July 2026 and tender submissions by 16th July 2026. Contract execution is planned to take place between 23rd September 2026 and 11th November 2026 at the location identified as region UKJ4, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in HVAC systems and installations, particularly those focused on safety and compliance in regulated environments. It is suitably designed for SMEs and VCSEs, encouraging diverse business participation. Businesses with expertise in efficiently managing public sector projects and familiarity with sub-central government procurement can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio and establish a strong foothold in the public safety infrastructure sector. The procurement method facilitates open competition, ensuring a transparent process with a dual focus on price and quality, each accounting for 50% of the evaluation criteria, making it an equitable environment for innovative and cost-effective solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Replacement of Firearms Range Ventilation Units

Notice Description

Replacement of defective air handling units (AHUs) supplying the Firearms Range at Kent Police College, Maidstone To provide adequate ventilation to our Firearms Range for the control of lead contamination in the air

Planning Information

To read & complete the Request For Information Document issued under contract reference C20312 via Atamis.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069651
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055203-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45331200 - Ventilation and air-conditioning installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£265,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£265,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2026Today
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Sep 2026 - 11 Nov 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLJ4 Kent
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Park Wood & Mangravet
Westminster Constituency
Faversham and Mid Kent

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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