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title: "Student Hub - Kitchen and Event Space"
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# Student Hub - Kitchen and Event Space

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-26246eb9-957e-4cd0-bc3d-b0491e38135e

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## Summary

The University of Portsmouth has completed the award stage of a selective tender process for the project titled "Student Hub - Kitchen and Event Space", falling under the industry category of structural engineering consultancy services (CPV 71312000). This procurement involved a call-off from the NHS SBS Construction consultancy and Ancillary Services Framework Agreement, specifically targeting Lot 3 Civil & Structural Engineering and Lot 5 MEP. With a contract value of £100,000, the project will be located in Portsmouth, England, area coded PO1 2UP. The contract commenced on 1 July 2025 and will run until 13 August 2027, having been awarded to Buro Happold Limited on 20 June 2025. The procurement, initiated as a tender, was completed with the end of the tender period on 2 June 2025.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in structural engineering consultancy services, particularly those capable of engaging with framework agreements like NHS SBS. Although the project was not specifically targeting SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with relevant expertise in civil and structural engineering or mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) work could find similar procurement routes to engage with larger public sector entities like the University of Portsmouth. This procurement exemplifies how firms with established credentials and framework access can capitalise on public sector contracts to expand their portfolio and influence in the structural consultancy field.

## Notice

This is a direct award under the NHS SBS Construction consultancy and Ancillary Services Framework Agreement for Lot 3 Civil & Structural Engineering and Lot 5 MEP.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7aa1d117-6baf-4d14-83dc-4b37c3f89836 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 13 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | BURO HAPPOLD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2025 at 13:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7aa1d117-6baf-4d14-83dc-4b37c3f89836

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7aa1d117-6baf-4d14-83dc-4b37c3f89836
  28th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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