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title: "Replacement of Firearms Range Ventilation Units"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069651"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT"
published: "2026-06-11"
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# Replacement of Firearms Range Ventilation Units

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069651

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## Summary

The procurement process led by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent involves a tender for the replacement of defective air handling units (AHUs) supplying the Firearms Range at Kent Police College, Maidstone. The project, focused on ventilation and air-conditioning installation work, aims to ensure adequate ventilation for controlling lead contamination in the air. With an estimated contract value of £265,000 (gross amounting to £318,000), this open competition is categorised under works and falls below the threshold. Potential suppliers are invited to participate in this active tender process, which started on 11th June 2026, with key deadlines for enquiry submissions by 8th July 2026 and tender submissions by 16th July 2026. Contract execution is planned to take place between 23rd September 2026 and 11th November 2026 at the location identified as region UKJ4, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in HVAC systems and installations, particularly those focused on safety and compliance in regulated environments. It is suitably designed for SMEs and VCSEs, encouraging diverse business participation. Businesses with expertise in efficiently managing public sector projects and familiarity with sub-central government procurement can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio and establish a strong foothold in the public safety infrastructure sector. The procurement method facilitates open competition, ensuring a transparent process with a dual focus on price and quality, each accounting for 50% of the evaluation criteria, making it an equitable environment for innovative and cost-effective solutions.

## Notice

Replacement of defective air handling units (AHUs) supplying the Firearms Range at Kent Police College, Maidstone To provide adequate ventilation to our Firearms Range for the control of lead contamination in the air

### Planning Information

To read & complete the Request For Information Document issued under contract reference C20312 via Atamis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055203-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2026 - 11 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £265,000 |
| Lots value | £265,000 |
| 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 | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME15 9BZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Park Wood & Mangravet |
| Westminster constituency | Faversham and Mid Kent |
| Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45331200 - Ventilation and air-conditioning installation work

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2026 at 12:15 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055203-2026
- 14 May 2026 at 10:27 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044296-2026
- 12 May 2026 at 08:07 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043290-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055203-2026
  11th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044296-2026
  14th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043290-2026
  12th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://7force.force.com/
- https://atamis-7459.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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