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title: "Student Hub Project"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH"
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# Student Hub Project

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f288f188-0610-4f2e-a447-fef94d70ce34

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Student Hub Project" was conducted by the University of Portsmouth, under the NHS Shared Business Services Framework Agreement, and is focused on construction work for university buildings, including refurbishment. The location for the project is in Portsmouth, England, specifically at the postal code PO1 2UP. This project falls under the public sector construction works category, with a value band of £15 to £35 million. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender process has been completed with the contract awarded on 3rd September 2025. The work is scheduled to commence on 23rd September 2025 and is expected to conclude by 28th February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large construction firms, particularly those with expertise in university infrastructure projects and refurbishment work, as demonstrated by the successful bidder, Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure Ltd. The project's scale, along with its focus on public sector construction, aligns well with businesses capable of handling complex projects that require both new construction and refurbishment under a framework agreement. This contract allows such firms to demonstrate their capability to deliver comprehensive construction services within the higher education sector, potentially enhancing their reputation and opening doors to future opportunities in similar projects.

## Notice

This procurement process took place under the NHS Shared Business Services (SBS) Framework Agreement (SBS/18/DT/PZC/9332), under Lot 4: PS-Works: Public Sector Construction Works. Value band PS15 - PS35m for the extension of the existing Students Union Building to provide a new Student Hub, together with the internal refurbishment and replacement of plant with part refurbishment of the facade to the existing Student Union Building, replacement tree planting, landscaping and associated works (the "Project").

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15ca2b0d-e503-4ee5-b26a-84f48123435e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| 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 | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,064,418 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £23,064,418 |
| 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 | MORGAN SINDALL CONSTRUCTION & INFRASTRUCTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45214400 - Construction work for university buildings
- 45453100 - Refurbishment work

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2025 at 07:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15ca2b0d-e503-4ee5-b26a-84f48123435e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15ca2b0d-e503-4ee5-b26a-84f48123435e
  12th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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