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Building 42 Long Term Maintenance and Refresh Works - Civil and Structural Engineering

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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27 Oct 2025 at 13:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton has completed the award stage of the procurement process for the "Building 42 Long Term Maintenance and Refresh Works - Civil and Structural Engineering" contract. This initiative focuses on consultative engineering and construction services, targeting the improvement and sustainability of Building 42 at the Highfield Campus in Southampton, England. The procurement method was a selective call-off from the NHSSBS Healthcare Planning, Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services Framework. The contract, valued at £50,555.80, began on 30th September 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 1st March 2027. The procurement category falls under services, particularly involving civil and structural engineering within the South East of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in engineering consultancy and construction services. With a focus on modernising and addressing maintenance issues for a key building on campus, businesses with a background in sustainable construction and engineering solutions can leverage this opportunity to showcase their expertise. Moreover, since the procurement process was conducted through a framework agreement, it might provide further contract opportunities for those already part of the framework looking to expand their portfolio within educational infrastructure improvements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Building 42 Long Term Maintenance and Refresh Works - Civil and Structural Engineering

Notice Description

The University of Southampton is awarding a contract for civil and structural engineering consultancy services in relation to long term maintenance and refresh works at Building 42, Highfield Campus which houses our student union, SUSU. Building 42, built in the 1960s, has received little investment in recent years which has led to significant building fabric and services issues. The ultimate desire of SUSU is to achieve an upgraded, more sustainable, modern facility to improve student experience, however before this can be achieved the backlog maintenance and building fabric issues need to be resolved. This contract was awarded following a further competition under Lot 3 of the NHSSBS Healthcare Planning, Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services Framework (Framework Reference: SBS10190).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c20bd229-6d02-4fa8-ab75-80b7bfb88b38
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75235f05-ddab-41f7-a9c7-9c40df276c5a
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,555 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,555 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2025 - 1 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
Angela Nemeth
Contact Email
procurement@soton.ac.uk
Contact Phone
02380595000

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AKSWARD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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