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title: "Testing & Maintenance of Fire Dampers"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT"
published: "2017-11-11"
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# Testing & Maintenance of Fire Dampers

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e4a49387-e3ce-449b-9d56-905f366a5133

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## Summary

The University of Kent is currently conducting a tender for "Testing & Maintenance of Fire Dampers," classified under the fire suppression system industry category. The tender was published on 11th November 2017 and is at the active stage, with the tender period closing on 11th December 2017. The successful contractor will begin providing services from 1st February 2018 until the contract ends on 31st January 2021. Services will be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom via an open procurement method.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in fire safety and maintenance services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). With the contract requiring ongoing maintenance and testing over three years, firms with expertise in fire damper testing, labelling, and remedial works are well-positioned to compete. This is a chance to establish a long-term relationship with a reputable educational institution while contributing to enhanced safety standards.

## Notice

This tender is for Initial Phase Works which includes locating, labeling, asset recording, undertaking testing, remedial works and re-testing of all fire dampers within a three month period. The tender is also for the Periodical Testing and Maintenance of the Fire Dampers on an ongoing basis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b391dffd-8a64-43c9-8e26-1bfd8a4902d7 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2018 - 31 Jan 2021 |
| 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

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35111500 - Fire suppression system

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2017 at 13:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b391dffd-8a64-43c9-8e26-1bfd8a4902d7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b391dffd-8a64-43c9-8e26-1bfd8a4902d7
  11th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Canterbury:-Fire-suppression-system./9D4EB8KMUE
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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