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Professional Consultancy Services - Architectural

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION

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25 Mar 2026 at 15:28

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation is the contracting authority responsible for the procurement of Professional Consultancy Services in the architectural domain. The project involves refurbishing the Neptune Ground Floor Kitchen/Café, which is critical for supporting catering continuity following the closure of an existing campus facility. This tender, identified as "25-651," is underscored by a direct procurement method, below threshold and completed without competition. The contract was awarded on 25th March 2026, with the delivery period ranging from 11th March to 11th July 2026 in Portsmouth, UK. The procurement falls under the services category within the architectural industry.

This tender provides strategic growth opportunities for architectural firms, particularly those with expertise in university infrastructure and refurbishment projects. Arrigoni Architects Ltd, an SME based in London, has secured the contract due to its ability to deliver comprehensive architectural services aligned with the legal requirements and project timetable. Companies with a focus on coordination of complex architectural layouts and experienced in implementing RIBA stages 0-7 would find similar opportunities promising for business expansion within higher education institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Professional Consultancy Services - Architectural

Notice Description

The University is required to appoint a suitably qualified architectural consultant to deliver complete professional architectural services for the Neptune Ground Floor Kitchen / Cafe Refurbishment from RIBA Stages 0-7, in order to support delivery of the project to a fixed programme for Summer 2026 and to maintain continuity of catering provision following the planned closure of the Chimes Cafe as part of a separate, interdependent campus project. The project forms part of a wider sequence of live and recently completed works within the Neptune Building, where coordination with existing layouts, building services, structural interfaces and previously agreed design strategies is critical.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067410
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027436-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71200000 - Architectural and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2026 - 11 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

ARRIGONI ARCHITECTS

Further Information

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