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title: "Marine Aquatic Research Centre - Multidisciplinary Services"
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# Marine Aquatic Research Centre - Multidisciplinary Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e7ce12a-9181-4307-8ae7-350b34f639f0

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## Summary

The University of Portsmouth has successfully completed a public procurement process for the "Marine Aquatic Research Centre - Multidisciplinary Services" project. This procurement, classified under the construction consultancy services industry category, was carried out using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. Located in Portsmouth, England, the contract period for these services runs from 1st September 2025 to 31st December 2026. The award was made to Ridge and Partners LLP on 29th August 2025, with the announcement published on 12th September 2025. The project's total value is £212,340.68.

This tender presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for large-scale companies with expertise in multidisciplinary services, including project management, cost management, and civil engineering. It is a key opportunity for businesses adept at integrating various consultancy components under Lot 7 of the NHS SBS Healthcare Planning framework. While the opportunity is not aligned with SMEs or VCSEs, firms with robust capabilities in construction consultancy and a strong portfolio in healthcare-related projects might find it well-suited to their growth strategies, allowing them to expand their footprint in public procurement contracts within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

This is a direct award under the NHS SBS Healthcare Planning, Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services Framework Agreement under Lot 7 Multidisciplinary Services. The Supplier has been appointed under Multidisciplinary Services to provide the following Services: 1. Project Management 2. Cost Management / Quantity Surveying 3. MEP Consultant 4. Structure & Civil Engineering 5. Principal Designer (CDM) 6. BIM & Asite Management

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4fe496e-6ed7-4a7a-bf94-3d8189a4c989 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £212,340 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £212,340 |
| 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 | RIDGE AND PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2025 at 08:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4fe496e-6ed7-4a7a-bf94-3d8189a4c989

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4fe496e-6ed7-4a7a-bf94-3d8189a4c989
  12th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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