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Award

15 Jul 2026 at 11:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by Portsmouth City Council, involves the "City Centre North Regeneration - Site Surveys" project within the construction industry, classified under works. The services are focused on site preparation and building surveying in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, specifically in region UKJ31. This process is at the Award stage as of 15th July 2026, with the contract period active from 7th July 2026 to 30th October 2026. The identified procurement method is below the threshold, and the procurement is complete. Portsmouth City Council acts as a sub-central government public authority in this process.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses in site survey and preparation sectors, particularly those with expertise in building surveying services, to expand their portfolio through public sector contracts. SMEs like WATERMAN ASPEN LIMITED, the awarded supplier, demonstrate the kind of business well-suited for such projects. With a contract value of £45,970, businesses can leverage similar procurement contracts to establish and grow their presence in the public works sector, especially those focusing on strategic urban development projects. The procurement underlines the potential for small to medium-sized enterprises to engage with and benefit from local government initiatives in urban regeneration.

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Notice Title

City Centre North Regeneration - Site Surveys

Notice Description

New and refreshed desktop & walk-over site surveys of the CCN site

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cbe2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066731-2026
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45100000 - Site preparation work

71315300 - Building surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,970 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2026 - 30 Oct 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
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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

WATERMAN ASPEN

Further Information

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