---
title: "Templeman Library D Block Automated Opening Vent Replacement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059fc7"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT"
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# Templeman Library D Block Automated Opening Vent Replacement

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059fc7

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## Summary

The University of Kent has recently completed the procurement process for the "Templeman Library D Block Automated Opening Vent Replacement" project, under the procurement category of works. The university, located in Canterbury, UK, aimed to address an issue arising from recent refurbishments which incorrectly decommissioned two Automated Opening Vents (AOVs) crucial to the library's fire safety system. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, described as below threshold without competition, with the contract awarded to Hugh L S McConnell Limited. The award took place on 23rd September 2025, with the contract period set from 30th September to 31st December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in ventilation installation work, particularly those capable of addressing urgent safety system refurbishments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Hugh L S McConnell Limited, which specialises in such installations, are ideal candidates for this type of contract. Companies with expertise in rapid-response construction and installation in educational or public infrastructure environments are well-suited to take advantage of similar opportunities for expansion and collaboration with sub-central government authorities.

## Notice

During a recent refurbishment, 2 AOVs were mistakenly made redundant. These form part of the fire safety system of the library. Urgent work is required to reinstate these, which involves making amendments to the ventilation ductwork on the roof. PS35,615 exc VAT

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058745-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,738 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HUGH L S MCCONNELL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45331210 - Ventilation installation work

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2025 at 08:18 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058745-2025
- 23 Sep 2025 at 08:10 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058742-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058745-2025
  23rd September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058742-2025
  23rd September 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.ac.uk/
- http://www.mcconnell.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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