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title: "MH25_015b - Ingram Conversion of Office into Laboratory Works"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068a01"
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# MH25_015b - Ingram Conversion of Office into Laboratory Works

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF KENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068a01

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## Summary

The University of Kent, a public authority part of the central government, conducted a procurement process titled "MH25_015b - Ingram Conversion of Office into Laboratory Works" at its Canterbury campus, located in Kent, United Kingdom. This open competition fell under the works category, specifically laboratory building construction work, and was conducted below the procurement threshold. The process moved from tender to award with a contract completion status on 4th June 2026. The award was given to Surefix Construction Company (Kent) Ltd, marking the completion of the procurement cycle. The contract for the project, valued at approximately £163,932, is set to begin on 22nd June 2026, with an initial term ending on 27th July 2026, and a potential extension option of 12 months.

This tender offers significant opportunities for construction firms specialized in renovation and laboratory work. Businesses equipped with experience in mechanical and electrical works, particularly those accustomed to operating within vibrant university settings, will find this an ideal project to enhance their portfolios. With the University of Kent's transparent procurement method and opportunity for extensions, firms can strategically plan for sustained engagement, making it advantageous for SMEs looking to expand their footprint in the educational sector construction space. The collaborative nature of such projects also opens avenues for networking within a government-authority framework, fostering further business opportunities.

## Notice

This opportunity is for the engagement of a competent, experienced contractor to undertake conversion of two offices into one laboratory in ingram Building, Canterbury campus. Drawings and specifications for the works are appended to this document but comprise of decorations, replacement flooring and some minor to walls and mechanical and Electrical works associated to create one larger lab space. Ingram Building is located on Parkwood Road at 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 27th July 2027.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053068-2026 |
| 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 | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 22 Jun 2026 - 27 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | £150,000 |
| Awards value | £136,610 |
| 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 | SUREFIX CONSTRUCTION COMPANY (KENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45214610 - Laboratory building construction work

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2026 at 16:31 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053068-2026
- 23 Apr 2026 at 15:25 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037262-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053068-2026
  4th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037262-2026
  23rd April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=104903&TID100110052&B=
- https://www.kent.ac.uk/finance/procurement.html
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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