Award

Refurbishment of Springfield 1 and Hammond 2 Accommodation Blocks

THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

23 Feb 2026 at 07:13

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 awarded a contract for the refurbishment of the Springfield 1 and Hammond 2 accommodation blocks located at the Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester, under the procurement process with an open competition method. This project falls within the building completion work category, as per the CPV classification 45400000, and lies in the UKJ region of the United Kingdom. The awarded contract is valued at GBP 915,269.97 net and is scheduled to start on 2nd March 2026, with a completion date set for 14th September 2026. DREES & SOMMER UK LIMITED functioned as the procuring entity and involved in project management roles, while the contract was awarded to SM5 DEVELOPMENTS LTD.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for growth for businesses specialising in construction and refurbishment, particularly those with experience in managing projects within operational campus environments. Ideal contenders would have demonstrated capabilities in handling complex logistical challenges, ensuring robust health and safety performance, and offering strong environmental and sustainability credentials. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, especially those with local supply chains within 50 miles of Chichester, potentially unlocking future opportunities in similar educational and public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Refurbishment of Springfield 1 and Hammond 2 Accommodation Blocks

Notice Description

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e663
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015880-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£915,269 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 14 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER
Additional Buyers

DREES & SOMMER UK LIMITED

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SM5 DEVELOPMENTS

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