Award

Student Hub - Kitchen and Event Space

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH

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Award

28 Aug 2025 at 13:29

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Portsmouth has completed the award stage of a selective tender process for the project titled "Student Hub - Kitchen and Event Space", falling under the industry category of structural engineering consultancy services (CPV 71312000). This procurement involved a call-off from the NHS SBS Construction consultancy and Ancillary Services Framework Agreement, specifically targeting Lot 3 Civil & Structural Engineering and Lot 5 MEP. With a contract value of £100,000, the project will be located in Portsmouth, England, area coded PO1 2UP. The contract commenced on 1 July 2025 and will run until 13 August 2027, having been awarded to Buro Happold Limited on 20 June 2025. The procurement, initiated as a tender, was completed with the end of the tender period on 2 June 2025.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in structural engineering consultancy services, particularly those capable of engaging with framework agreements like NHS SBS. Although the project was not specifically targeting SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with relevant expertise in civil and structural engineering or mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) work could find similar procurement routes to engage with larger public sector entities like the University of Portsmouth. This procurement exemplifies how firms with established credentials and framework access can capitalise on public sector contracts to expand their portfolio and influence in the structural consultancy field.

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Notice Title

Student Hub - Kitchen and Event Space

Notice Description

This is a direct award under the NHS SBS Construction consultancy and Ancillary Services Framework Agreement for Lot 3 Civil & Structural Engineering and Lot 5 MEP.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-26246eb9-957e-4cd0-bc3d-b0491e38135e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7aa1d117-6baf-4d14-83dc-4b37c3f89836
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 13 Aug 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Post Town
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

BURO HAPPOLD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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