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title: "PC18_003 Design Team for Life Science Building"
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# PC18_003 Design Team for Life Science Building

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d1feeac1-d824-46dd-bcd3-90fe21b7f824

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## Summary

The University of Kent is inviting tenders for the "PC18_003 Design Team for Life Science Building" project, aimed at designing and constructing a new Life Science Building on its Canterbury campus in the South East of the UK. This procurement is classified under architectural design services and is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 16 April 2018. The design team is expected to deliver a high-quality yet cost-effective building within the established programme and budget, with the contract set to commence on 16 July 2018 and run until 31 March 2022. This tender process follows a selective procurement method, specifically using a restricted procedure. 

This opportunity is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in architectural design services, particularly those experienced in delivering educational infrastructure projects. Businesses focused on innovative and sustainable design approaches may find a competitive advantage in this procurement process, allowing them to expand their portfolio and showcase their capabilities to a prominent educational institution. Engaging in this tender could significantly contribute to the growth and reputation of participating firms within the construction and architectural sectors.

## Notice

The University of Kent is seeking to appoint a Design Team for the design and construction of a new Life Science Building at its Canterbury campus which is capable of delivering a quality, yet cost effective and inspiring building design within the agreed programme and budget and in accordance with the brief.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df9fb4f2-fe89-437f-9a6c-f52f925523e2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Jul 2018 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| 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 | 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

- 18 Mar 2018 at 09:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df9fb4f2-fe89-437f-9a6c-f52f925523e2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df9fb4f2-fe89-437f-9a6c-f52f925523e2
  18th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Canterbury:-Architectural-design-services./SBNX8948ZX
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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