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Student Hub Project

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH

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12 Sep 2025 at 07:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Student Hub Project" was conducted by the University of Portsmouth, under the NHS Shared Business Services Framework Agreement, and is focused on construction work for university buildings, including refurbishment. The location for the project is in Portsmouth, England, specifically at the postal code PO1 2UP. This project falls under the public sector construction works category, with a value band of £15 to £35 million. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender process has been completed with the contract awarded on 3rd September 2025. The work is scheduled to commence on 23rd September 2025 and is expected to conclude by 28th February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large construction firms, particularly those with expertise in university infrastructure projects and refurbishment work, as demonstrated by the successful bidder, Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure Ltd. The project's scale, along with its focus on public sector construction, aligns well with businesses capable of handling complex projects that require both new construction and refurbishment under a framework agreement. This contract allows such firms to demonstrate their capability to deliver comprehensive construction services within the higher education sector, potentially enhancing their reputation and opening doors to future opportunities in similar projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Student Hub Project

Notice Description

This procurement process took place under the NHS Shared Business Services (SBS) Framework Agreement (SBS/18/DT/PZC/9332), under Lot 4: PS-Works: Public Sector Construction Works. Value band PS15 - PS35m for the extension of the existing Students Union Building to provide a new Student Hub, together with the internal refurbishment and replacement of plant with part refurbishment of the facade to the existing Student Union Building, replacement tree planting, landscaping and associated works (the "Project").

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f288f188-0610-4f2e-a447-fef94d70ce34
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15ca2b0d-e503-4ee5-b26a-84f48123435e
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
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

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45214400 - Construction work for university buildings

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£23,064,418 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,064,418 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
22 Sep 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 1-6 months
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 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

MORGAN SINDALL CONSTRUCTION & INFRASTRUCTURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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