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title: "Minor Refurbishment Works - Rutherford Extension"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ffd4"
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published: "2025-04-09"
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# Minor Refurbishment Works - Rutherford Extension

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF KENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ffd4

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## Summary

The University of Kent has issued a tender for minor refurbishment works at the Rutherford Extension building located in Canterbury, Kent. Classified under 'Refurbishment work' in the construction industry category, this open competitive procurement process is currently at the tender stage. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 9 May 2025, with the contract period scheduled to commence on 30 June 2025 and end on 8 August 2025. The project entails decorating and replacing flooring for an office facility, with a total budget of £180,000 gross.

This tender presents significant opportunities for contractors specialising in refurbishment and minor improvement works. It is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs given its below-threshold open competition procurement method. Businesses with experience in commercial building renovations, specifically in office settings, stand to benefit from participating. Winning this contract could enhance market visibility and credibility, paving the way for future opportunities in public procurement.

## Notice

he University is seeking a competent, experienced building contractor to undertake minor improvement works to the Rutherford Extension building currently used as an office facility. The works in general comprise decorating and replacement flooring.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014023-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 8 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | £150,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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 | TLJ4 Kent |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45453100 - Refurbishment work

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2025 at 14:08 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014023-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014023-2025
  9th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=92945&B=
- https://www.kent.ac.uk/finance/procurement.html
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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