Award

Data Centre Technical Advisory Services (Multidisciplinary) - RIBA Stage 4, 5, 6 & 7

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH

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10 Nov 2025 at 16:23

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Portsmouth has completed the procurement process for "Data Centre Technical Advisory Services (Multidisciplinary) - RIBA Stage 4, 5, 6 & 7" under the NHS SBS Healthcare Planning, Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services Framework Agreement, Lot 7. This project, classified under the industry category of construction consultancy services (CPV: 71530000), involves architectural, MEP, and structural & civil engineering advisory roles provided by Ridge and Partners LLP. Situated in Portsmouth, England, the awarded contract, valued at £72,000, covers a period from 1 September 2025 to 31 October 2027. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, and is tagged as being in the award stage as of 10 November 2025.

This award presents significant business opportunities for companies offering multidisciplinary advisory services in the construction consultancy sector, particularly those with capabilities in technical advisory roles. SMEs might find this type of procurement appealing due to its inherent suitability preference. Ridge and Partners LLP, a large-scale organisation, has been identified as the supplier, illustrating that both large and small enterprises are well-placed to compete in similar tenders, particularly if they can leverage existing framework agreements. This type of contract is ideal for businesses seeking to grow their presence in the healthcare construction consultancy market, offering expertise in the successive stages of architectural and engineering advisory services.

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Notice Title

Data Centre Technical Advisory Services (Multidisciplinary) - RIBA Stage 4, 5, 6 & 7

Notice Description

The Supplier has been appointed under the NHS SBS Healthcare Planning, Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services Framework Agreement under Lot 7 Multidisciplinary Services to provide the following Services: * Architectural Technical Advisory Role (Ridge & Partners LLP) * MEP Technical Advisory Role (Ridge & Partners LLP) * Structural & Civil Engineering Technical Advisory Role (Ridge & Partners LLP)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-55ad6d1e-3210-47b3-9932-ff30ac9c2afd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ceabe1b7-7bd6-41c5-9a0d-554c3fc2cafd
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
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
£72,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Oct 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

RIDGE AND PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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