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title: "Public Realm Works - North Commercial Road, Future High Streets"
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buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL"
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# Public Realm Works - North Commercial Road, Future High Streets

Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-977660eb-1985-458e-acc6-540da3d1325d

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## Summary

The Portsmouth City Council is inviting expressions of interest for the provision of public realm improvement works at Commercial Road, Portsmouth. The project aims to create a safe and attractive environment in the city centre, with a contract value between £250,000 to £300,000. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submission set for 30th June 2023.

This tender opportunity provides a chance for contractors experienced in pedestrian zone construction work to compete for the contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity suitable. The project offers a valuable chance for businesses to contribute to enhancing public spaces and fostering positive community interactions in the designated area.

## Notice

Portsmouth City Council - the 'council' - is inviting expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced suppliers for the provision of the delivery of public realm improvement works at Commercial Road Portsmouth. The aim of the project is to create an attractive, safe and enjoyable place for people to meet, rest or spend time while they are in the city centre. The interventions will help to support longer dwell times in the city centre, discourage anti-social behaviour and improve people's confidence in and perceptions of this area. We are looking for contractors to implement the proposed works comprising of turning hard tree pits into planting, install new seating, play equipment and associated play surface at top end of Commercial Road in Portsmouth. The council is targeting to have awarded the contract by 9th October 2023 to allow for commencement on 8th January 2024 and completion no later than 15th March 2024 in accordance with external grant funding conditions The value of the contract requirement equates to between approximately ?250,000 to ?300,000 and this is based upon design activities and surveys to date. The council will undertake a procurement process to award the contract in line with the summary programme set out below; o Project published on Contracts Finder - Tuesday 6th June 2023 o SSQ and procurement documents published on Intend - Tuesday 6th June 2023 o Deadline for requests for clarification - Sunday 25th June 2023 at 23:59 o SSQ submission deadline - Wednesday 5th July 2023 at 12:00 o Notification of SSQ evaluation results - Monday 17th July 2023 o ITT and final procurement documents published on In-tend - Tuesday 8th August 2023 o Deadline for requests for clarification - Friday 1st September at 23:59 o Tender return deadline - Friday 15th September at 12:00 o Notification of preferred bidder - Monday 2nd October 2023 o Target contract execution - Monday 9th October 2023 o Works commencement - Monday 8th January 2024 Application is via completion and submission of a project specific Supplier Status Questionnaire (SSQ) and associated further documentation by Friday 30th June 2023 at 12:00 Following assessment of SSQ submissions a maximum of six suppliers that meet all minimum requirements will be invited to tender. In the event that multiple suppliers are tied at 6th place through the achievement of identical scores then only the top 5 will be taken through. Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is currently in the process of seeking expressions of interest for the following project - Future High Streets - Public Realm Works North Commercial Road. The full details and ability to express an interest will be via our e-sourcing system Intend. This filepath will take you to the relevant area of Intend, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current Once on the page you can either scroll down or use the search function to find the relevant project. Should you have any problems with the above link, please contact us on 023 9268 8235 or email: procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6832d01-c860-42f2-84e0-d1163f17eea2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Oct 2023 - 15 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| 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 | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAMPSHIRE |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2BJ |
| 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 | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45233262 - Pedestrian zone construction work

## Release History

- 28 Jun 2023 at 10:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6832d01-c860-42f2-84e0-d1163f17eea2
- 6 Jun 2023 at 16:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6832d01-c860-42f2-84e0-d1163f17eea2
- 6 Jun 2023 at 16:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6832d01-c860-42f2-84e0-d1163f17eea2
- 6 Jun 2023 at 16:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6832d01-c860-42f2-84e0-d1163f17eea2
- 6 Jun 2023 at 16:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6832d01-c860-42f2-84e0-d1163f17eea2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6832d01-c860-42f2-84e0-d1163f17eea2
  28th June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current

## Provenance

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