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title: "Building Fire Engineering Compartmentalisation Works"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d551"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-28"
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# Building Fire Engineering Compartmentalisation Works

Buyer: CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d551

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## Summary

Canterbury City Council, a sub-central government public authority located at 14 Rose Lane, Canterbury, has recently completed the procurement process for the "Building Fire Engineering Compartmentalisation Works" project. This award stage, dated 28th July 2026, focuses on locations within the United Kingdom, specifically Lang Court, Godfrey House, and Pier Avenue. The procurement method employed was a limited competition below threshold, resulting in A&E Elkins Ltd. T/A Elkins Construction being awarded the contract. The contract, valued at £510,102 gross, will commence on 1st September 2026 and is scheduled to last until 31st August 2027. This project falls under the main procurement category of works, particularly fire-prevention installation works, with important milestones including a future signature date due by 17th August 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in fire engineering and prevention services. SMEs, such as those similar in scale to A&E Elkins Ltd., are well-suited to engage in such projects, leveraging their niche expertise in fire-prevention installation and services. Companies focusing on public infrastructure and safety improvements will find this market particularly beneficial for expanding their portfolio and establishing a reputation in high-value public contracts. The procurement process, favouring limited competition, directly encourages robust engagement from SMEs, ensuring a competitive but accessible opportunity for business growth in the fire safety sector.

## Notice

Canterbury City Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the undertaking of Building Fire Engineering Compartmentalisation Works @ Lang Court, Godfrey House & Pier Avenue. The Contract is anticipated to commence September 2026 and will continue for a period of 1 year

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071247-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £425,085 |
| 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 | CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CANTERBURY |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT1 2UR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Canterbury |
| Electoral ward | Westgate |
| Westminster constituency | Canterbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | A&E ELKINS LTD. T/A ELKINS CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works
- 75251110 - Fire-prevention services

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2026 at 13:06 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071247-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071247-2026
  28th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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