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Structural Engineer Advisory Services

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION

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24 Apr 2025 at 12:39

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation has completed the procurement process for providing structural engineering advisory services, specifically aimed at supporting refurbishment projects across its campus. The tender, titled "Structural Engineer Advisory Services," falls under the services industry category and is focused on architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. This procurement took place in Portsmouth, UK, with the status marked as "complete" as of 24th April 2025. The direct procurement method was used without competition, as it was below the threshold. The awarded contract is scheduled to commence on 12th May 2025 and conclude on 11th May 2028, with a gross value of £120,000. Key stakeholders include Stephen Penfold Structural Engineer Limited as the supplier, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Southampton.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in structural engineering, especially those experienced in handling projects involving historic buildings. The contract's focus on quick response for site inspections and the acceleration of technical drawing development can provide a solid foundation for business growth in these niche areas. SMEs, particularly those located in the surrounding UK regions and with expertise in engineering and refurbishment of educational facilities, would find this procurement opportunity particularly well-aligned to their skills and capabilities. This scenario underscores the potential benefits of participating in similar future tenders that require specialised engineering solutions for educational institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Structural Engineer Advisory Services

Notice Description

Structural engineering advisory services to support refurbishment projects across the campus. This includes quick attendance for site inspections, accelerated development of technical drawings, and address challenges posed by the University's historic buildings.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0506fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016777-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
11 May 2025 - 11 May 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@port.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

STEPHEN PENFOLD STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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