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title: "Keynes College Accommodation FRA Works"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05072a"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF KENT"
published: "2025-04-24"
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# Keynes College Accommodation FRA Works

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF KENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05072a

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## Summary

The University of Kent is currently at the tender stage for the project titled "Keynes College Accommodation FRA Works". This procurement, categorised under fire-prevention installation works and construction work for subsidised residential accommodation, is open to competition and based in Canterbury, Kent, within the United Kingdom. The procurement method being used is an open competition, identified as being below the threshold. Interested parties should note key dates, such as the enquiry period ending on 12th May 2025 and the tender submission deadline on 19th May 2025. The contract, valued at £200,000 (gross £240,000), is expected to run from 4th August 2025 to 19th September 2025. The decision criteria will weigh quality at 60% and price at 40%.

This procurement represents a substantial opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses experienced in fire door installation and fire safety enhancements within residential properties. Companies within the construction and fire prevention industries could leverage this tender to showcase their expertise in safety compliance and quality execution. The nature of this contract makes it ideal for contractors with a proven track record in accommodating regulatory needs and delivering high-quality installations that meet public authority standards. This open competition invites a diverse array of businesses, offering a transparent and competitive bidding environment to stimulate innovation and efficiency.

## Notice

The University is seeking a competent, experienced contractor to undertake the work required to address deficiencies in fire doors and fire compartmentation in four blocks of sleeping accommodation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016857-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Aug 2025 - 19 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| 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

- 45215210 - Construction work for subsidised residential accommodation
- 45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2025 at 15:14 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016857-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016857-2025
  24th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=93345&B=
- https://www.kent.ac.uk/finance/procurement.html
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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