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title: "Neptune Building - Internal Refurbishment"
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# Neptune Building - Internal Refurbishment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-83aeaa19-c26c-4863-b7a6-30d4335e0b14

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## Summary

The procurement process for the internal refurbishment of the University of Portsmouth's Neptune Building has reached the award stage. The contract, titled "Neptune Building - Internal Refurbishment," falls under the Architectural, Construction, Engineering, and Inspection Services industry category. The project, which covers RIBA Stages 1 to 7 including Project Management, Quantity Surveying, and Principal Designer services, will take place at the Portsmouth location (postal code PO1 2UP). Managed as a direct award through the NHS SBS Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services Framework Agreement under Lot 7, the process is described as 'selective', involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was published on 28th August 2025, with an active status commencing from 30th June 2025, and will run from 7th July 2025 to 31st December 2026, valued at £156,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in multidisciplinary construction consultancy services, particularly those familiar with framework agreement procedures. Ridge and Partners LLP, a small to medium-sized enterprise, was awarded the contract, indicating potential suitability for other SMEs. The procurement, which involved direct selection from a framework, suggests that businesses looking to grow in the public sector can benefit from engaging with framework agreements and building strong relationships with public sector organisations like the University of Portsmouth. Such projects are ideal for firms with expertise in architectural, engineering, and construction disciplines looking to expand through direct involvement in high-value public refurbishments.

## Notice

This is a direct award appointed under the NHS SBS Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services Framework Agreement under Lot 7 Multidisciplinary Services. The Services are for the internal refurbishment of the University's Neptune Building (Phase 1), RIBA Stages 1 to 7, covering Project Management, Quantity Surveying and Principal Designer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8668e4fe-da63-4d92-897c-dca0cbfc230f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £156,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £156,000 |
| 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 PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2025 at 13:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8668e4fe-da63-4d92-897c-dca0cbfc230f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8668e4fe-da63-4d92-897c-dca0cbfc230f
  28th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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