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Marine Aquatic Research Centre - Multidisciplinary Services

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH

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12 Sep 2025 at 08:30

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Portsmouth has successfully completed a public procurement process for the "Marine Aquatic Research Centre - Multidisciplinary Services" project. This procurement, classified under the construction consultancy services industry category, was carried out using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. Located in Portsmouth, England, the contract period for these services runs from 1st September 2025 to 31st December 2026. The award was made to Ridge and Partners LLP on 29th August 2025, with the announcement published on 12th September 2025. The project's total value is £212,340.68.

This tender presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for large-scale companies with expertise in multidisciplinary services, including project management, cost management, and civil engineering. It is a key opportunity for businesses adept at integrating various consultancy components under Lot 7 of the NHS SBS Healthcare Planning framework. While the opportunity is not aligned with SMEs or VCSEs, firms with robust capabilities in construction consultancy and a strong portfolio in healthcare-related projects might find it well-suited to their growth strategies, allowing them to expand their footprint in public procurement contracts within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Marine Aquatic Research Centre - Multidisciplinary Services

Notice Description

This is a direct award under the NHS SBS Healthcare Planning, Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services Framework Agreement under Lot 7 Multidisciplinary Services. The Supplier has been appointed under Multidisciplinary Services to provide the following Services: 1. Project Management 2. Cost Management / Quantity Surveying 3. MEP Consultant 4. Structure & Civil Engineering 5. Principal Designer (CDM) 6. BIM & Asite Management

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5e7ce12a-9181-4307-8ae7-350b34f639f0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4fe496e-6ed7-4a7a-bf94-3d8189a4c989
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£212,340 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£212,340 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 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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