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28 Jul 2026 at 13:06

Summary of the contracting process

Canterbury City Council, a sub-central government public authority located at 14 Rose Lane, Canterbury, has recently completed the procurement process for the "Building Fire Engineering Compartmentalisation Works" project. This award stage, dated 28th July 2026, focuses on locations within the United Kingdom, specifically Lang Court, Godfrey House, and Pier Avenue. The procurement method employed was a limited competition below threshold, resulting in A&E Elkins Ltd. T/A Elkins Construction being awarded the contract. The contract, valued at £510,102 gross, will commence on 1st September 2026 and is scheduled to last until 31st August 2027. This project falls under the main procurement category of works, particularly fire-prevention installation works, with important milestones including a future signature date due by 17th August 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in fire engineering and prevention services. SMEs, such as those similar in scale to A&E Elkins Ltd., are well-suited to engage in such projects, leveraging their niche expertise in fire-prevention installation and services. Companies focusing on public infrastructure and safety improvements will find this market particularly beneficial for expanding their portfolio and establishing a reputation in high-value public contracts. The procurement process, favouring limited competition, directly encourages robust engagement from SMEs, ensuring a competitive but accessible opportunity for business growth in the fire safety sector.

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Notice Title

Building Fire Engineering Compartmentalisation Works

Notice Description

Canterbury City Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the undertaking of Building Fire Engineering Compartmentalisation Works @ Lang Court, Godfrey House & Pier Avenue. The Contract is anticipated to commence September 2026 and will continue for a period of 1 year

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d551
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071247-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works

75251110 - Fire-prevention services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£425,085 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT1 2UR
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

A&E ELKINS LTD. T/A ELKINS CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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