Tender

Refurbishment of Springfield 1 and Hammond 2 accommodation blocks

THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

03 Dec 2025 at 16:33

TenderUpdate

28 Nov 2025 at 08:14

Tender

21 Nov 2025 at 14:12

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Chichester has updated its tender for the refurbishment of the Springfield 1 and Hammond 2 student accommodation blocks, located at its Bishop Otter Campus in Chichester, United Kingdom. This project falls under the industry category of building completion work, with a gross value of £960,000. The procurement is in the Tender stage, utilising an open competition method. Interested parties must submit their tenders to the University's designated contact point, Steve Parker, by 12:00 on 5th December 2025. Following this, the contract period is set from 2nd March to 14th September 2026. The procurement is managed by Drees & Sommer UK Limited, acting as the University's client representative.

This tender offers businesses significant opportunities for growth, particularly for those experienced in refurbishing occupied or live-campus environments and with a track record in educational projects. Companies possessing robust health and safety performance, strong environmental sustainability credentials, and can manage complex logistics and stakeholder interfaces are encouraged to apply. Additionally, a local supply chain within 50 miles of Chichester is advantageous. Given the scale and nature of this refurbishment, the tender is well-suited for SMEs and VCSE organisations looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector construction domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Refurbishment of Springfield 1 and Hammond 2 accommodation blocks

Notice Description

The University of Chichester is seeking to shortlist suitably qualified and experienced main contractors to undertake the refurbishment of student accommodation blocks Springfield 1 and Hammond 2 at the Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester. The buildings will remain within an operational campus environment throughout the construction period. Works will therefore need to be planned and undertaken with care to ensure safeguarding, controlled access, segregation and minimisation of disruption. Drees & Sommer UK Ltd are appointed as the University's Client Representative for this procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e663
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079480-2025
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

45400000 - Building completion work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£960,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£960,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 2025Yesterday
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 20254 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 14 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER
Additional Buyers

DREES & SOMMER UK LIMITED

Contact Name
Refurbishment of Springfield 1 and Hammond 2 accommodation blocks
Contact Email
declan.oriordan.ext@dreso.com, tenders@chi.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 6PE
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

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