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title: "WSMSE Lower Site Main Contractor"
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# WSMSE Lower Site Main Contractor

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-80dd78f8-0e7e-49d4-8c98-5ef1715da544

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## Summary

The Southampton Solent University is seeking to appoint a Design and Build Contractor for the WSMSE Lower Site Main Contractor project. This procurement, classified under CPV code 45200000, encompasses complete or part construction and civil engineering work, focusing on the separation and reconfiguration of the existing Upper and Lower Sites at Warsash Campus. The contract is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 8th February 2019. The overall value of the project is estimated at £16 million, with a minimum value of £8 million, and the contract period is expected to commence on 5th March 2019, lasting until 21st August 2021. The procurement process follows an open procedure above threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for construction and civil engineering firms, particularly those experienced in design and build contracts. Businesses that specialise in large-scale construction projects would be particularly well-suited to compete, given the substantial financial threshold and the complexity of the development required by Southampton Solent University. Firms interested in this contract can find the necessary procurement documentation on the University's e-Tendering portal, where they can register for free to access all relevant materials.

## Notice

The University has a requirement to appoint a Design and Build Contractor to work under a two stage construction process (with pre-construction and construction stages for the separation of the existing Upper and Lower Sites (the 'Retained' site) at Warsash Campus and re-configuration of the Retained Site. Additional information: To access the procurement documentation please register on our e-Tendering portal https:in-tendhost.co.uk/solent. The relevant documentation is available for download from this site. Registration on the University's InTend portal is free. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70612c50-59ed-4ea6-8f91-7017932c6a17 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Mar 2019 - 21 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | HANTS |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 0YN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2018 at 11:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70612c50-59ed-4ea6-8f91-7017932c6a17

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70612c50-59ed-4ea6-8f91-7017932c6a17
  18th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/solent/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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