Award

Mercantile House Phase 3 (PM, QS, CA)

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH

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Award

29 Oct 2025 at 10:55

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the University of Portsmouth selecting Ridge and Partners LLP for construction consultancy services under the NHS SBS Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services Framework Agreement. The contract, titled "Mercantile House Phase 3 (PM, QS, CA)," focuses on project management, contract administration, and quantity surveying services, classified under construction consultancy services (CPV: 71530000). This award marks the conclusion of the tender phase, with the contract period set from 1st September 2025 to 30th September 2026. Located in Portsmouth, England, the buyer, University of Portsmouth, initiated this selective procurement process, hosted under a framework agreement, with the tender and contract period previously detailed.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth within the construction consultancy sector, particularly for large firms with expertise in project management and quantity surveying. Ridge and Partners LLP, a large-scale supplier, is already an awardee under this framework agreement, signifying opportunities for similar businesses to forge partnerships in university-led projects. This engagement is tailored for firms capable of delivering high-quality project management and surveying services under established frameworks, positioning them to leverage such partnerships for long-term growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mercantile House Phase 3 (PM, QS, CA)

Notice Description

This SLA is made between Ridge and Partners LLP and University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation for the provision of Lot 2 (Project Management) and Lot 4 (Quantity Surveyor) Construction Consultancy Services under the NHS SBS Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services Framework Agreement. The Supplier has been appointed under Lot 2 Project Management Services and Lot 4 Quantity Surveying to manage the Mercantile Phase 3 project. Services shall include: * Project Management * Contract Administration * Quantity Surveying

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4677b963-cf24-4c22-b533-096fd860434b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d075c13-e746-40f2-9666-66b26ecb5fce
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,246 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,246 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 1-2 years
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
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

RIDGE AND PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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