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title: "Mercantile House Alterations - Architectural Services"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH"
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# Mercantile House Alterations - Architectural Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2315fbc8-baaf-4ebf-818b-96febda747f5

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Mercantile House Alterations - Architectural Services" is led by the University of Portsmouth, a public entity located in Portsmouth, England. This procurement falls under the category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, as classified by the CPV code 71000000. The process, which has reached the award stage, pertains to alterations of the Mercantile Building, including modifications to the fire escape stairway and ground floor entrance lobby. The procurement method employed is selective, specifically a call-off from the National Framework Partnership's Architectural Services Framework Agreement. The project is valued at £60,000, with the contract period running from 28th July 2025 to 27th July 2026. The tender closed on 1st July 2025 and the award was published on 3rd September 2025.

This tender creates significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in architectural services, given the suitability for SMEs highlighted in the tender criteria. Engaging in this project allows such businesses to expand their portfolio within the public sector by working with prestigious institutions like the University of Portsmouth. With MH Architects Limited identified as the awarded supplier, companies adept in similar frameworks and those capable of providing comprehensive architectural solutions tailored to educational institutions and large-scale facilities are best positioned to compete effectively in comparable tenders.

## Notice

This is an appointment via the National Framework Partnership via the Architectural Services Framework Agreement. The services are for the Mercantile Building alterations to the fire escape stairway and the extension and adaption of the ground floor entrance lobby.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79354a6b-ea6c-44bc-9213-de9b3b6d1b5a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Jul 2025 - 27 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2UP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MH ARCHITECTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2025 at 15:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79354a6b-ea6c-44bc-9213-de9b3b6d1b5a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79354a6b-ea6c-44bc-9213-de9b3b6d1b5a
  3rd September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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