---
title: "Keynes College Dolche Vita Leak Remediation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04f9c9"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04f9c9"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04f9c9.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04f9c9.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF KENT"
published: "2025-05-16"
---

# Keynes College Dolche Vita Leak Remediation

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF KENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04f9c9

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04f9c9)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04f9c9.json)

## Summary

The University of Kent initiated a public procurement process to address rainwater ingress at the Dolche Vita restaurant on the Canterbury campus, which required skilled contractors for remediation work. The tender, titled "Keynes College Dolche Vita Leak Remediation," falls within the construction and building maintenance sector, particularly focusing on the installation of doors, windows, and related components, as well as repair services. This tender was conducted as an open competition, beginning with the tender stage and resulting in an award. The related contract commenced on 16th June 2025 and concluded on 28th July 2025. The procurement process was governed under UK legislation 2023/54, and the initial tender period concluded on 22nd April 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction and building maintenance services, particularly those experienced in replacing windows and addressing structural issues. SMEs such as Coleman & James (Services) Ltd, the awarded supplier, are ideal candidates for such projects due to the scope and budget involved. Businesses looking to expand their portfolio with projects from public authorities like sub-central government organisations can leverage this opportunity to enhance industry presence and potentially secure future contracts with the University of Kent and similar institutions. The open competition method ensures a level playing field for qualified contractors to demonstrate their capabilities competitively.

## Notice

This opportunity is for the engagement of a competent, experienced contractor to undertake the work required to address a longstanding issue with rainwater ingress affecting the Dolche Vita restaurant, Keynes College, Canterbury campus. A detailed survey has determined a solution described in the drawings appended to this document, but includes: The removal of existing windows and doors, the installation of cavity trays, lintels, and replacement windows; making good of internal walls and ceilings affected by the works. Keynes College is located in the centre of the University's Canterbury Campus and the surrounding buildings will remain active throughout the course of the works. The restaurant will be in use during the contract period and therefore working hours affecting the interior will be restricted. The work shall be carried out between Monday 16th June 2025 and Friday 28th July 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022209-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Jun 2025 - 28 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | £50,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £53,568 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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), TLJ4 Kent, TLJ44 East Kent |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COLEMAN & JAMES (SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 45421100 - Installation of doors and windows and related components
- 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

## Release History

- 16 May 2025 at 12:11 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022209-2025
- 28 Mar 2025 at 07:48 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011661-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022209-2025
  16th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011661-2025
  28th March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=92502&B=
- https://www.kent.ac.uk/finance/procurement.html
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04f9c9. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04f9c9.json.