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09 Jul 2026 at 09:21

Summary of the contracting process

Portsmouth City Council has contracted Reds Builders for the "DfE Schools SUDS - Arundel Court and Devonshire Infants" project. The initiative, funded jointly with the Department for Education, involves the construction of an infiltration trench and swale at Arundel Court School and the installation of two rain gardens at Devonshire Infants School. This contract, categorized under landscaping work for playgrounds, is part of a completed procurement process, awarded on 2nd July 2026, and will be executed between 28th July and 31st August 2026. The procurement, classified under 'works', was conducted below the threshold with specific procurement methods not detailed.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the landscaping and construction sectors to expand, particularly those specializing in sustainable development projects. SMEs like Reds Builders, which successfully secured the contract, can leverage such opportunities to showcase their expertise in eco-friendly infrastructure and attract future business in public sector projects. Businesses looking to engage in public procurement should focus on projects that align with governmental commitments to environmental sustainability and urban development.

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Notice Title

DfE Schools SUDS - Arundel Court and Devonshire Infants

Notice Description

Green & Healthy City Team is joint funding with DfE SUDS in schools projects. An infiltration trench and swale to Arundel Court School and two rain gardens to Devonshire Infants School

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c719
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064528-2026
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

45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£64,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Jul 2026 - 31 Aug 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

REDS BUILDERS

Further Information

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