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Spinnaker Tower - Lift Refurbishment Consultant Project Management Services

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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08 May 2026 at 08:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Portsmouth City Council involves the "Spinnaker Tower - Lift Refurbishment Consultant Project Management Services", a project aimed at refurbishing the lifts at this iconic location. Classified under the services category with CPV code 71312000 for structural engineering consultancy services, the contract has reached the award stage. The project, located in Portsmouth, UK, was initiated as a tender and subsequently awarded on 8th May 2026, with the contract period starting from 5th May 2026 to 1st December 2028. Despite being labelled as a below-threshold procurement, the process has been completed successfully, adhering to the legal framework set by the UKPGA 2023 legislation.

This procurement offers opportunities for businesses involved in structural engineering consultancy, especially those capable of managing complex refurbishment projects. Large-scale firms with the expertise in project management services stand to benefit significantly from such contracts, as highlighted by the awarding of the contract to CUNDALL JOHNSTON & PARTNERS LLP. Companies looking to expand within the public sector consultancy services arena can find similar opportunities by engaging in projects with Portsmouth City Council and other sub-central government bodies.

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Notice Title

Spinnaker Tower - Lift Refurbishment Consultant Project Management Services

Notice Description

Consultancy Services for the project management of the lift refurbishment project at the Spinnaker Tower.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069432
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042293-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£116,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 May 2026 - 1 Dec 2028 2-3 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

CUNDALL JOHNSTON & PARTNERS

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