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Nuffield Site Ground Investigation Surveys

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH

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17 Jun 2025 at 09:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Nuffield Site Ground Investigation Surveys" was conducted by the University of Portsmouth. This procurement, within the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services industry, involves geo-environmental site investigation, surveys, and testing. The process employed a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the award date on 1st May 2025, with the contract commencing on 5th June 2025 and concluding on 30th November 2025. The project is located in Portsmouth, England, with postal code PO1 2UP, and has a total contract value of £60,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in civil and structural engineering services, especially those capable of performing detailed geo-environmental investigations. Given the nature of the selective procurement method, businesses with existing framework agreements with public bodies, like NHS SBS, would be well-positioned to engage in similar future contracts. The successful bidder, Ridge and Partner LLP, illustrates the suitability for large-scale firms in this sector to secure such contracts, potentially facilitating growth through expanded portfolios and enhanced reputations within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Nuffield Site Ground Investigation Surveys

Notice Description

This is a direct award under the NHS SBS Healthcare Planning, Construction consultancy and Ancillary Services. The Supplier has been appointed under Lot 3 Civil and Structural Engineering to provide Geo-Environmental site investigation, surveys and testing, for the Nuffield's site.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-71d41ade-06a9-4021-baa3-2b42d3ba92ad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57d54472-350d-4772-a5ee-997830739b14
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

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
4 Jun 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 1-6 months
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 PARTNER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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