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title: "Nuffield Site Ground Investigation Surveys"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH"
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# Nuffield Site Ground Investigation Surveys

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-71d41ade-06a9-4021-baa3-2b42d3ba92ad

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Nuffield Site Ground Investigation Surveys" was conducted by the University of Portsmouth. This procurement, within the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services industry, involves geo-environmental site investigation, surveys, and testing. The process employed a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the award date on 1st May 2025, with the contract commencing on 5th June 2025 and concluding on 30th November 2025. The project is located in Portsmouth, England, with postal code PO1 2UP, and has a total contract value of £60,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in civil and structural engineering services, especially those capable of performing detailed geo-environmental investigations. Given the nature of the selective procurement method, businesses with existing framework agreements with public bodies, like NHS SBS, would be well-positioned to engage in similar future contracts. The successful bidder, Ridge and Partner LLP, illustrates the suitability for large-scale firms in this sector to secure such contracts, potentially facilitating growth through expanded portfolios and enhanced reputations within the public sector.

## Notice

This is a direct award under the NHS SBS Healthcare Planning, Construction consultancy and Ancillary Services. The Supplier has been appointed under Lot 3 Civil and Structural Engineering to provide Geo-Environmental site investigation, surveys and testing, for the Nuffield's site.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57d54472-350d-4772-a5ee-997830739b14 |
| 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 | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Jun 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 |
| 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 | RIDGE AND PARTNER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2025 at 09:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57d54472-350d-4772-a5ee-997830739b14

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57d54472-350d-4772-a5ee-997830739b14
  17th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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