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title: "Residential Improvement Works - Darwin College & Willows Court"
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published: "2025-03-19"
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# Residential Improvement Works - Darwin College & Willows Court

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF KENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6e821627-6059-40f1-a7ac-4c33a9ed98d2

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## Summary

The University of Kent is inviting tenders for improvement works on student residential accommodation at Darwin College and Willows Court. The scope of work includes decoration and flooring replacement. This tender falls under the construction industry category for university buildings and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 18 April 2025. The contract is expected to commence on 19 April 2025 and conclude by 20 April 2025. The procurement method being used is an open procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for established building contractors to grow their business by working with a reputable institution such as the University of Kent. Contractors with experience in similar residential improvement projects will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Although this opportunity is not specifically aimed at SMEs or voluntary community and social enterprises, experienced firms able to deliver high-quality construction work within tight deadlines will find this opportunity appealing.

## Notice

The University is seeking a competent, experienced building contractor to undertake improvement works to student residential accommodation located in Darwin College and Willows Court. The works in general comprise decorating and replacement flooring.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/983f3ec6-cccd-4d79-8e05-833bdbd57b50 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Apr 2025 - 20 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF KENT |
| Locality | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT2 7NZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Canterbury |
| Electoral ward | Blean Forest |
| Westminster constituency | Canterbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45214400 - Construction work for university buildings

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2025 at 18:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/983f3ec6-cccd-4d79-8e05-833bdbd57b50

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/983f3ec6-cccd-4d79-8e05-833bdbd57b50
  19th March 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=92142&B=UNIVERSITYKENT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/97209
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kent.ac.uk/finance/procurement.html

## Provenance

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