---
title: "Installation of Hostile Vehicle Mitigation Bollards - University Plaza"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0654f1"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-04-01"
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# Installation of Hostile Vehicle Mitigation Bollards - University Plaza

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF KENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0654f1

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## Summary

The procurement process for the installation of hostile vehicle mitigation bollards at the University of Kent's Canterbury Campus has reached the award stage. The contract was awarded on 1st April 2026, with KCS Projects and Security Limited selected as the supplier. The tender began with an open competition, specifically designed to accommodate below-threshold bids. The procurement falls under the "works" industry category. The contract period is scheduled from 22nd June 2026 to 18th September 2026, and may extend up to 18th September 2027. The main location for the works is within the UKJ4 region, with an overall contract value noted at £92,500 excluding VAT.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in construction and security infrastructure, particularly those experienced in installing bollard systems. The open procurement method encourages a competitive environment beneficial for SMEs looking to expand. Given the contract's potential renewal for related works within a year, it offers an additional avenue for sustained collaboration and business growth with the University of Kent, enhancing opportunities for long-term engagement and portfolio expansion within public sector projects.

## Notice

This opportunity is for the engagement of a competent, experienced contractor to undertake the work to plaza is located in the centre of the University's Canterbury Campus and the surrounding buildings will remain active throughout the course of the works.

### Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: 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/030201-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award 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 | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 22 Jun 2026 - 18 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000 |
| Awards value | £92,500 |
| 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 | 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 | KCS PROJECTS AND SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 34928300 - Safety barriers
- 45233280 - Erection of road-barriers
- 45233291 - Installation of bollards

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 09:51 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030201-2026
- 16 Feb 2026 at 13:44 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013864-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030201-2026
  1st April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013864-2026
  16th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=102896&TID100108103&B=
- https://www.kent.ac.uk/finance/procurement.html
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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