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title: "GB-Canterbury: PC18_019 Tennis Courts and Events Arena"
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# GB-Canterbury: PC18_019 Tennis Courts and Events Arena

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7e1217ab-37e2-49ef-ab81-e6cdd5dee227

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## Summary

The University of Kent is conducting an open tender for the design and construction of Tennis Courts and an Events Arena at its Canterbury campus. This procurement process, classified under architectural design services, has a total contract value of £5,000,000, with a minimum value set at £1,000,000. The tender period is active and submissions are due by 8th February 2019, while the contract is expected to commence on 18th February 2019 and conclude by 31st January 2020. The procurement is intended to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in competing for this project.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction, design, and engineering services, particularly those that are SMEs. Companies with expertise in architectural designs and works related to sports facilities or event spaces would find this project well-suited to their capabilities. Additionally, those able to demonstrate compliance with the specific selection criteria outlined in the tender documentation will be well-positioned to engage in this procurement process.

## Notice

Design and build Tennis Courts and Events Arena at the University of Kent's Canterbury campus. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/099b072c-4e5d-4e95-969d-680e1e196396 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Feb 2019 - 31 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT |
| Locality | CANTERBURY |
| 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71220000 - Architectural design services

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2019 at 13:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/099b072c-4e5d-4e95-969d-680e1e196396

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/099b072c-4e5d-4e95-969d-680e1e196396
  14th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Canterbury:-PC18_019-Tennis-Courts-and-Events-Arena/263B5H6MNR
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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