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Mercantile House Alterations - Architectural Services

University of Portsmouth

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03 Sep 2025 at 16:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Mercantile House Alterations - Architectural Services" is led by the University of Portsmouth, a public entity located in Portsmouth, England. This procurement falls under the category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, as classified by the CPV code 71000000. The process, which has reached the award stage, pertains to alterations of the Mercantile Building, including modifications to the fire escape stairway and ground floor entrance lobby. The procurement method employed is selective, specifically a call-off from the National Framework Partnership's Architectural Services Framework Agreement. The project is valued at £60,000, with the contract period running from 28th July 2025 to 27th July 2026. The tender closed on 1st July 2025 and the award was published on 3rd September 2025.

This tender creates significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in architectural services, given the suitability for SMEs highlighted in the tender criteria. Engaging in this project allows such businesses to expand their portfolio within the public sector by working with prestigious institutions like the University of Portsmouth. With MH Architects Limited identified as the awarded supplier, companies adept in similar frameworks and those capable of providing comprehensive architectural solutions tailored to educational institutions and large-scale facilities are best positioned to compete effectively in comparable tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mercantile House Alterations - Architectural Services

Notice Description

This is an appointment via the National Framework Partnership via the Architectural Services Framework Agreement. The services are for the Mercantile Building alterations to the fire escape stairway and the extension and adaption of the ground floor entrance lobby.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2315fbc8-baaf-4ebf-818b-96febda747f5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79354a6b-ea6c-44bc-9213-de9b3b6d1b5a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 2025 - 27 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Portsmouth
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2UP
Postcode Area
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MH Architects Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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