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Wetland Island Habitat

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION

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28 Jul 2025 at 14:03

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation, acting as the contracting authority, has concluded the procurement process for the supply and installation of a Wetland Island Habitat. This direct award, executed under a 'below threshold - without competition' procurement method, reached the award stage on 28th July 2025. The associated contract was signed on 25th July 2025. The project focuses on a specially designed floating structure intended for research purposes within the goods category, classified under the 'Floating structures' (CPV code 34515000). BioMatrix Water Solutions Ltd has been awarded the contract, which spans from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2027, with the delivery location situated in the UKJ region of the United Kingdom. The contract holds a value of £25,489 excluding VAT.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in aquatic construction, environmental engineering, or sustainable habitat design, particularly those with unique solutions for floating structures. Companies operating as SMEs, like BioMatrix Water Solutions Ltd, exemplify the potential for success in securing similar direct award contracts. Given the bespoke nature of the project, organisations with capabilities in innovative design and quick execution timelines could benefit immensely from exploring opportunities in similar public sector initiatives.

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Notice Title

Wetland Island Habitat

Notice Description

The supply and installation of a Wetland structure, this is a bespokely designed floating island to be used for research purposes. Short time scales available, below threshold direct award made.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05673c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043535-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34515000 - Floating structures

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,489 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION
Contact Name
Sarah McGrady
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

BIOMATRIX WATER SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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