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title: "Faculty of Technology Project"
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# Faculty of Technology Project

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4cb95338-f778-47e1-b363-7918306b6b77

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## Summary

The University of Portsmouth has completed the award stage for the "Faculty of Technology Project," classified under the construction industry with CPV code 45000000. The project involves the demolition of existing structures and the construction of a new Technology Faculty building, with additional landscaping. This project is located in Portsmouth, England, specifically at postal code PO1 2UP. The procurement process followed a selective method as a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services framework agreement, RM6088, under Lot 4.1, and it was executed through a two-stage open book design and build process. Major project milestones include the contract period from 29th August 2025 to 30th April 2028, with the award notice published on 3rd September 2025. The awarded contract, valued at approximately £7.6 million, has been granted to Wates Construction Limited.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large construction firms with expertise in design and build processes, capable of managing projects within the £20 to £80 million value band. Although not specifically directed towards SMEs or VCSEs, companies with a robust portfolio in educational or institutional construction projects might find this venture particularly beneficial. Engagement in this project can bolster a firm's experience in critical sectors and prestigious frameworks, potentially opening doors for future high-value contracts within the public sector or related fields.

## Notice

This award follows a further competition under the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) framework agreement (RM6088), under Lot 4.1: Construction Works and Associated Services - England / Wales. Value band PS20 - PS80m for the demolition of relevant existing buildings and the construction of a new Faculty of Technology building, to include landscaping to the surrounding sites (the Project). The University has appointed one (1) Contractor under a two-stage open book design and build process . This award notice covers Stage One for RIBA Stage 4 design, pre-construction preliminary costs and Stage Two construction preliminaries. Stage Two construction costs will be developed during Stage One.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c837b2d-4e46-492b-93e9-f712f2b859ed |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Aug 2025 - 30 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,602,477 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,602,477 |
| 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 | WATES CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2025 at 13:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c837b2d-4e46-492b-93e9-f712f2b859ed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c837b2d-4e46-492b-93e9-f712f2b859ed
  3rd September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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