Tender

PASSIVHAUS DEVELOPMENT - 305-307 TWYFORD AVENUE, PORTSMOUTH 2025

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

27 Jun 2025 at 07:42

Summary of the contracting process

Portsmouth City Council is inviting tenders for a Passivhaus development project at 305-307 Twyford Avenue, Portsmouth, slated for 2025. The project involves constructing small-scale housing and includes design elements. The estimated contract value is between £1 - £1.5 million, with work set to begin in November 2025 and complete by Autumn 2026. The procurement is at the Tender stage, under an open competition method, following a two-stage selection process. Important dates include the deadline for initial submissions by 25 July 2025, with the contract award targeted by November 2025. The chosen principal contractor will need capabilities in direct work execution or established subcontracting, and the project will be governed by the JCT Intermediate Building Contract 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for construction businesses, particularly those experienced with Passivhaus standards and small-scale housing developments. Firms with expertise in managing projects with potential disruption and who have experience with JCT contracts will find this project particularly beneficial for growth. It's suited for companies capable of demonstrating financial capability, relevant experience, and robust health and safety standards. SMEs are encouraged to participate, given the suitable contract size and procurement conditions outlined by the council, offering a viable entry into public sector contracts for adept small to medium-sized contractors.

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Notice Title

PASSIVHAUS DEVELOPMENT - 305-307 TWYFORD AVENUE, PORTSMOUTH 2025

Notice Description

Portsmouth City Council ('the council') is inviting requests to participate from suitably qualified suppliers to deliver a Passivhaus small scale housing development at 305-307 Twyford Avenue, Portsmouth. The estimate contract value is PS1-1.5m and we expect work to commence on site in November 2025 and to complete in Autumn 2026. The Council are looking to appoint a principal contractor, with the ability to undertake the works directly or through established subcontracting arrangements. The contract is for construction and a design portion. Planning has been secured under references 24/01001/FUL. The Council has decided to use a two-stage process to procure the stated requirements; specifically: * a discrete Conditions of Participation stage to establish a shortlist of up to 6 suppliers * shortlisted suppliers will subsequently be invited to tender for the works. The successful suppliers will be appointed using a JCT Intermediate Building Contract 2024 with Contractors Design Portion. The Council is targeting to have awarded this contract by November 2025. This procurement timetable is indicative and, while the council does not intend to depart from it, it reserves the right to do so at any time. Publish below threshold contract notice on FTS - Friday 27th June 2025 1st Stage - Conditions of Participation (CoP) published on Intend - Friday 27th June 2025 Deadline for requests for clarification - Wednesday 16th June 2025 at 16:00 Stage 1 submission deadline - Friday 25th July 2025 at 12:00 Notification of CoP evaluation results - Friday 8th August 2025 Stage 2 Final procurement documents published on Intend - Monday 18th August 2025 Site Visits TBC Deadline for requests for clarification - Wednesday 17th September 2025 at 16:00 Stage 2 - Tender return deadline - Friday 26th September 2025 at 12:00 Notification of preferred bidder - Thursday 23rd October 2025 Standstill period (Voluntary) - Friday 24th October 2025 to Tuesday 4th November 2025 Contract award - Wednesday 5th November 2025 Mobilisation - 4 weeks Start onsite - Monday 8th December 2025 Complete onsite - Friday 4th December 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055498
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035576-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Nov 2025 - 4 Dec 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2392688235

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2AL
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
TLJ31 Portsmouth

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

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