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title: "WSMSE Lower site Main Contractor"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-aaba0901-3c65-4193-a09e-69e98f24e995"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOLENT UNIVERSITY"
published: "2019-09-03"
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# WSMSE Lower site Main Contractor

Buyer: SOLENT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aaba0901-3c65-4193-a09e-69e98f24e995

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves Solent University, which is based in Southampton, England, seeking a main contractor for the WSMSE Lower site project. The contract, valued at £21 million, falls under the building construction industry category. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 8 February 2019. The contract has a duration starting from 5 March 2019 and ending on 31 March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for large construction firms capable of handling substantial projects. Given the scale of the contract, businesses specialising in building construction and infrastructure development would be well-suited to compete for future tenders related to similar projects undertaken by Solent University or other educational institutions. Engaging with such contracts can enhance a company's visibility and reputation within the public sector.

## Notice

To complete the build of the WSMSE Lower site project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4402c03-8462-49bc-85a4-e8c95770f56f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 5 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,000,000 |
| 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 | SOLENT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MORGAN SINDALL CONSTRUCTION & INFRASTRUCTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45210000 - Building construction work

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2019 at 15:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4402c03-8462-49bc-85a4-e8c95770f56f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4402c03-8462-49bc-85a4-e8c95770f56f
  3rd September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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