--- title: "Smart Building Connected Campus Consultancy" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e352" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e352" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e352.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e352.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION" published: "2025-11-18" --- # Smart Building Connected Campus Consultancy Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e352 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e352) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e352.json) ## Summary The University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation is initiating a procurement process under the planning stage to develop a Smart Building Standards Framework (SBSF). This tender, titled "Smart Building Connected Campus Consultancy," falls under the services category, with a focus on building consultancy services. The project is based in Portsmouth, UK, specifically in the UKJ3 region, and aims to establish guidelines for planning, designing, and operating smart buildings across the university's estate. A key milestone in this process is the deadline for pre-market engagement, set for 12:00 noon on 1st December 2025. This engagement is a crucial preliminary step, and interested parties are encouraged to express their interest via the specified portal. This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in smart-building and digital estate consultancy services. Companies experienced in integrating smart technologies within building environments will be well-suited to contribute to this ambitious project and align with the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Plan of Work 2024. The consultancy work, planned to commence on 23rd March 2026 and potentially extend to 22nd March 2032, provides a significant timeframe for firms to establish and expand their presence within the higher education sector, contributing to the modernisation and digital transformation of the university's infrastructure. ## Notice The University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation ("the University") is seeking views from experienced smart-building and digital estate consultancies on its proposal to develop a Smart Building Standards Framework (SBSF) and to receive associated advisory services. The intention is to create a living, practical set of principles, technical standards and project tools that set out how the University will plan, design, procure and operate smart and connected buildings across its estate. This programme of work is expected to sit consistently with the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Plan of Work 2024 and the RIBA Smart Building Overlay (2024), so that smart requirements can be applied at the right stage on every project. It will also need to work across Estates, IT, Digital, Security and FM, reflecting the mixed nature of the University's capital, refurbishment and operational activity. Please logon on to the intend portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/port/aspx/Home ref number ref number 24 - 309 Smart building Connected campus consultancy express an interest in the project where you can then access the Pre Market Engagement document including the response questionnaire for submission by the closing date for is 12:00 noon on the 1st December 2025. ### Planning Information The University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation ("the University") is seeking views from experienced smart-building and digital estate consultancies on its proposal to develop a Smart Building Standards Framework (SBSF) and to receive associated advisory services. The intention is to create a living, practical set of principles, technical standards and project tools that set out how the University will plan, design, procure and operate smart and connected buildings across its estate. This programme of work is expected to sit consistently with the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Plan of Work 2024 and the RIBA Smart Building Overlay (2024), so that smart requirements can be applied at the right stage on every project. It will also need to work across Estates, IT, Digital, Security and FM, reflecting the mixed nature of the University's capital, refurbishment and operational activity. Please logon on to the intend portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/port/aspx/Home ref number ref number 24 - 309 Smart building Connected campus consultancy express an interest in the project where you can then access the Pre Market Engagement document including the response questionnaire for submission by the closing date for is 12:00 noon on the 1st December 2025. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074774-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Dec 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 23 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71315200 - Building consultancy services - 71315210 - Building services consultancy services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2025 at 13:39 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074774-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074774-2025 18th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.port.ac.uk/ - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/port/aspx/Home - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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