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Refurbishment of Fingers to Berth 5

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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31 Dec 2025 at 10:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Refurbishment of Fingers to Berth 5" at Portsmouth International Port has been completed by Portsmouth City Council. As a sub-central government public authority located in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, the council has facilitated this public works contract. The procurement was undertaken through a below-threshold process, concluding with the awarding of the contract to M L (UK) LIMITED on 22nd December 2025. The contract will commence on 26th January 2026 and is set to conclude on 26th April 2026. This procurement falls under the works category with refurbishment work specified under CPV code 45453100, targeting local improvements within the region UKJ31.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and refurbishment industry, specifically those specialising in port and maritime infrastructure projects. M L (UK) LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Hampshire, successfully secured this contract, highlighting the potential for similarly scaled businesses to compete in such tenders. Companies with expertise in similar refurbishment projects and the ability to meet specification requirements could find comparable opportunities highly beneficial for their growth and expansion, particularly within the UK regional markets. Organisations that can demonstrate compliance with the legal and regulatory frameworks governing public tenders in the UK may enhance their competitiveness for similar future contracts.

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Notice Title

Refurbishment of Fingers to Berth 5

Notice Description

Refurbishment of Fingers to Berth 5 - Portsmouth International Port

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fe74
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086535-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£109,309 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 26 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

M L (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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