--- title: "Refurbishment of Springfield 1 and Hammond 2 Accommodation Blocks" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e663" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e663" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e663.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e663.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER" published: "2026-02-23" --- # Refurbishment of Springfield 1 and Hammond 2 Accommodation Blocks Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e663 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e663) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e663.json) ## Summary The University of Chichester has awarded a contract for the refurbishment of the Springfield 1 and Hammond 2 accommodation blocks located at the Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester, under the procurement process with an open competition method. This project falls within the building completion work category, as per the CPV classification 45400000, and lies in the UKJ region of the United Kingdom. The awarded contract is valued at GBP 915,269.97 net and is scheduled to start on 2nd March 2026, with a completion date set for 14th September 2026. DREES & SOMMER UK LIMITED functioned as the procuring entity and involved in project management roles, while the contract was awarded to SM5 DEVELOPMENTS LTD. This procurement represents a significant opportunity for growth for businesses specialising in construction and refurbishment, particularly those with experience in managing projects within operational campus environments. Ideal contenders would have demonstrated capabilities in handling complex logistical challenges, ensuring robust health and safety performance, and offering strong environmental and sustainability credentials. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, especially those with local supply chains within 50 miles of Chichester, potentially unlocking future opportunities in similar educational and public sector projects. ## Notice Undertake the refurbishment of student accommodation blocks Springfield 1 and Hammond 2 at the Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester. The buildings will remain within an operational campus environment throughout the construction period. Works will therefore need to be planned and undertaken with care to ensure safeguarding, controlled access, segregation and minimisation of disruption. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015880-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 19 Feb 2026 | | Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 14 Sep 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £960,000 | | Lots value | £960,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £915,269 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER | | Additional buyers | DREES & SOMMER UK LIMITED | | Locality | CHICHESTER | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO19 6PE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Trafford | | Electoral ward | Sale Central | | Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SM5 DEVELOPMENTS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45400000 - Building completion work ## Release History - 23 Feb 2026 at 07:13 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015880-2026 - 3 Dec 2025 at 16:33 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079480-2025 - 28 Nov 2025 at 08:14 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077911-2025 - 21 Nov 2025 at 14:12 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076076-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015880-2026 23rd February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079480-2025 3rd December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077911-2025 28th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076076-2025 21st November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-8210 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-8211 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-8212 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-8475 UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER - Springfield 1 and Hammond 2 Refurbishment - RevA ISSUED - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-8692 Expression of Interest RevB ## Notice URLs - http://www.dreso.uk - http://www.sm5developments.co.uk - 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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