Award

Faculty of Technology Project

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH

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Award

03 Sep 2025 at 13:27

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Portsmouth has completed the award stage for the "Faculty of Technology Project," classified under the construction industry with CPV code 45000000. The project involves the demolition of existing structures and the construction of a new Technology Faculty building, with additional landscaping. This project is located in Portsmouth, England, specifically at postal code PO1 2UP. The procurement process followed a selective method as a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services framework agreement, RM6088, under Lot 4.1, and it was executed through a two-stage open book design and build process. Major project milestones include the contract period from 29th August 2025 to 30th April 2028, with the award notice published on 3rd September 2025. The awarded contract, valued at approximately £7.6 million, has been granted to Wates Construction Limited.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large construction firms with expertise in design and build processes, capable of managing projects within the £20 to £80 million value band. Although not specifically directed towards SMEs or VCSEs, companies with a robust portfolio in educational or institutional construction projects might find this venture particularly beneficial. Engagement in this project can bolster a firm's experience in critical sectors and prestigious frameworks, potentially opening doors for future high-value contracts within the public sector or related fields.

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Notice Title

Faculty of Technology Project

Notice Description

This award follows a further competition under the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) framework agreement (RM6088), under Lot 4.1: Construction Works and Associated Services - England / Wales. Value band PS20 - PS80m for the demolition of relevant existing buildings and the construction of a new Faculty of Technology building, to include landscaping to the surrounding sites (the Project). The University has appointed one (1) Contractor under a two-stage open book design and build process . This award notice covers Stage One for RIBA Stage 4 design, pre-construction preliminary costs and Stage Two construction preliminaries. Stage Two construction costs will be developed during Stage One.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4cb95338-f778-47e1-b363-7918306b6b77
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c837b2d-4e46-492b-93e9-f712f2b859ed
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,602,477 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,602,477 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
28 Aug 2025 - 30 Apr 2028 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

WATES CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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