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title: "Accommodation Kitchen Refurbishments - Darwin College"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0649f5"
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# Accommodation Kitchen Refurbishments - Darwin College

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0649f5

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## Summary

The University of Kent has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Accommodation Kitchen Refurbishments - Darwin College" project, located in Canterbury, Kent. The tender process, initiated as an open competition below the threshold, sought a competent contractor for the refurbishment of communal kitchens at Darwin College. Key to this process was the engagement of Stonepoint Limited as the supplier, with an award made on 2nd April 2026 and a contract period running from 22nd June 2026 to 18th September 2026. The project falls under the "works" category and adheres to the legal basis provided by UKPGA 2023/54, with a primary focus on installing fitted kitchens, as outlined in classification CPV 45421151.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and refurbishment, particularly those with expertise in kitchen installations and associated works. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like Stonepoint Limited, which was engaged for this project, stand to benefit from similar future opportunities awarded by the University of Kent. Companies with a track record in delivering quality and competitively priced work under public authority contracts are well-suited to compete for similar procurement processes initiated by the University or related institutions. Additionally, the possibility for contract renewals until September 2027 offers further prospects for ongoing collaboration.

## Notice

The provision of Accommodation Kitchen Refurbishments - Darwin College

### Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: The work shall be carried out between Monday 22nd June 2026 and Friday 18th September 2026. The University of Kent also reserves the right to utilise the successful contract for any other related works for a period of 12 months until 18th September 2027.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071199-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 Jun 2026 - 18 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £620,000 |
| Lots value | £620,000 |
| Awards value | £228,391 |
| Contracts value | £228,391 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT |
| Additional buyers | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STONEPOINT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45421151 - Installation of fitted kitchens

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2026 at 11:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071199-2026
- 2 Apr 2026 at 11:56 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030862-2026
- 6 Feb 2026 at 12:00 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010896-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071199-2026
  28th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030862-2026
  2nd April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010896-2026
  6th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.ac.uk/
- http://www.stonepointconstruction.com
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=102462&TID100107678&B=
- https://www.kent.ac.uk/finance/procurement.html
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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