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title: "Structural Engineer Advisory Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0506fa"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION"
published: "2025-04-24"
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# Structural Engineer Advisory Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0506fa

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## Summary

The University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation has completed the procurement process for providing structural engineering advisory services, specifically aimed at supporting refurbishment projects across its campus. The tender, titled "Structural Engineer Advisory Services," falls under the services industry category and is focused on architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. This procurement took place in Portsmouth, UK, with the status marked as "complete" as of 24th April 2025. The direct procurement method was used without competition, as it was below the threshold. The awarded contract is scheduled to commence on 12th May 2025 and conclude on 11th May 2028, with a gross value of £120,000. Key stakeholders include Stephen Penfold Structural Engineer Limited as the supplier, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Southampton.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in structural engineering, especially those experienced in handling projects involving historic buildings. The contract's focus on quick response for site inspections and the acceleration of technical drawing development can provide a solid foundation for business growth in these niche areas. SMEs, particularly those located in the surrounding UK regions and with expertise in engineering and refurbishment of educational facilities, would find this procurement opportunity particularly well-aligned to their skills and capabilities. This scenario underscores the potential benefits of participating in similar future tenders that require specialised engineering solutions for educational institutions.

## Notice

Structural engineering advisory services to support refurbishment projects across the campus. This includes quick attendance for site inspections, accelerated development of technical drawings, and address challenges posed by the University's historic buildings.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016777-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 May 2025 - 11 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION |
| 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 | STEPHEN PENFOLD STRUCTURAL ENGINEER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2025 at 12:39 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016777-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016777-2025
  24th April 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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