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Neptune Building - Internal Refurbishment

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH

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28 Aug 2025 at 13:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the internal refurbishment of the University of Portsmouth's Neptune Building has reached the award stage. The contract, titled "Neptune Building - Internal Refurbishment," falls under the Architectural, Construction, Engineering, and Inspection Services industry category. The project, which covers RIBA Stages 1 to 7 including Project Management, Quantity Surveying, and Principal Designer services, will take place at the Portsmouth location (postal code PO1 2UP). Managed as a direct award through the NHS SBS Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services Framework Agreement under Lot 7, the process is described as 'selective', involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was published on 28th August 2025, with an active status commencing from 30th June 2025, and will run from 7th July 2025 to 31st December 2026, valued at £156,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in multidisciplinary construction consultancy services, particularly those familiar with framework agreement procedures. Ridge and Partners LLP, a small to medium-sized enterprise, was awarded the contract, indicating potential suitability for other SMEs. The procurement, which involved direct selection from a framework, suggests that businesses looking to grow in the public sector can benefit from engaging with framework agreements and building strong relationships with public sector organisations like the University of Portsmouth. Such projects are ideal for firms with expertise in architectural, engineering, and construction disciplines looking to expand through direct involvement in high-value public refurbishments.

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Notice Title

Neptune Building - Internal Refurbishment

Notice Description

This is a direct award appointed under the NHS SBS Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services Framework Agreement under Lot 7 Multidisciplinary Services. The Services are for the internal refurbishment of the University's Neptune Building (Phase 1), RIBA Stages 1 to 7, covering Project Management, Quantity Surveying and Principal Designer.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8668e4fe-da63-4d92-897c-dca0cbfc230f
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
SME

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
£156,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£156,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 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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