Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bb8-d83b-7303-a0f7-ad49b6ab899f/parkwood-road-resurfacing-road-safety-improvements awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Parkwood Road Resurfacing & Road Safety Improvements [The University Of Kent](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-university-of-kent) Estimated value £300,000 Published 2 Jul 2025 Deadline Closed 22 May 2025 ## Who can bid - Open to suppliers based in Kent The buyer has limited bidding to suppliers with substantive operations in this area. [PPN 005: reserving by supplier location](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ppn-005-reserving-below-threshold-procurements/ppn-005-guide-to-reserving-below-threshold-html) - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The University is seeking a competent, experienced contractor to carry out resurfacing work of Parkwood Road, Canterbury campus and the road safety improvements shown in the drawings provided. A detailed survey and Road Safety Audit has enabled the development of the design which includes: The improvement of existing speed reduction measures, amendments to crossing points, as well as the resurfacing and relining of the carriageway. Parkwood Road is an integral part of the University, linking the main campus with accommodation, sports facilities, and nursery facilities, as well as the Grounds Maintenance Depot. Due to the busy nature of the campus, the Contractor will need to allow for works to be completed in sections. An outline programme to be agreed in advance. The successful contractor will be responsible for developing a comprehensive Traffic Management Plan to enable the work while minimising disruption. Night works will be considered. The Contractor will need to carry out all elements of the works required between Thursday 3rd July 2025 and Friday 1st August 2025. ## CPV classification Road-maintenance works Carriageway resurfacing works Resurfacing works Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-0505e3-2025-07-02T11:43:38+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-0505e3-2025-07-02T11:43:38+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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