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title: "Building Safety Higher Risk Buildings Works - Framework Agreement"
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# Building Safety Higher Risk Buildings Works - Framework Agreement

Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b13e

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## Summary

Portsmouth City Council is seeking proposals for a "Building Safety Higher Risk Buildings Works - Framework Agreement." This initiative will focus on building safety projects within high, mid, and low rise residential buildings across Portsmouth. The framework aims to appoint up to six contractors, ranking them in primary and secondary tiers to ensure the delivery of safety works. Key stages in this procurement process involve competitive flexible procedures with scheduled site visits from 15 June to 10 July 2026. The tender deadline is set for 17 July 2026, and the Council anticipates awarding the framework by September 2026, with operations expected to commence by October 2026. The framework is valued at £60m–£120m over six years and could extend by two years subject to demand and regulatory needs.

The opportunity presented by this tender is substantial for contractors specializing in complex building projects, particularly those experienced in building safety, fire prevention, and multi-disciplinary construction works. Qualified suppliers will be considered for projects involving fire-stopping, ventilation improvements, and other safety measures. With a focus on building safety implications and resident engagement, businesses with proven experience in dealing with high-risk residential buildings, including significant fire safety works, will find notable growth potential. This framework allows for direct awards and mini-competition mechanisms, offering flexibility and further business opportunities throughout the tenure of the agreement.

## Notice

Portsmouth City Council ('the council') is inviting tenders from suitably qualified suppliers for inclusion onto a multi contractor framework that will be used to provide building safety projects for several higher risk residential buildings and a mix of medium to low rise residential buildings within the Portsmouth area. TIERING The framework will consist of up to 6 contractors. This will include a 'Primary Tier' of up to 4 contractors and a 'Secondary Tier' of up to 2 contractors to provide contingency. Should less than 6 compliant tenders be received, then the council reserves the right to establish the framework with a lower number of contractors or tiers. DURATION The Council is aiming to have established the framework by September 2026. Once in place the framework will run for a duration of 4 years extendable by up to a further 2 years in increments to be agreed to a maximum term of 6 years. VALUE & PRICING The value of the framework is estimated to be in the range PS60m - PS120m over the maximum 6 years based upon Portsmouth City Council's Building Safety Programme for high, mid and low rise works from 2025 to 2030. The framework, although primarily for delivery of projects that cover high rise buildings with higher construction value works, will also cover approximately 30% of the Council's low - medium rise blocks in order to package up phases of work by consideration of geography and/or efficiencies, with the remaining 70% let via other arrangements. Whilst the project and pipeline of works are designed to provide a representation of the likely value of works procured through the framework, the actual values of call offs may vary, hence there is no minimum or maximum values for call-off contracts, and no commitment can be made in this respect. Although the call-off contract values may differ, the core work will be of a similar nature, i.e. of high complexity, requiring a high level of engagement from the contractor and requiring significant resident engagement. ESTABLISHMENT & PIPELINE The framework will be established via evaluation of tenders submitted for the Mill Gate House project. Based upon scoring achieved for the Mill Gate House project, the Council intends to allocate the following proposed pipelines of work. Each pipeline contains building safety remediation works to 3nr. higher risk buildings. The value of each pipeline varies from PS7-9M, however, may be subject to change upon development of designs. Proposed groupings of pipelines of work & value are: Pipeline Package 1: Mill Gate House (1-76) (PS5.5M) Omega House (1-80) (PS2.5M) Grenville House (1-30) (PS1M) Pipeline Package 2: Grafton Street (2-238) (PS4M) Estella Road (1-189) (PS4M) Darwin House (1-45) (PS1M) Pipeline Package 3: Handsworth House (1-153) (PS5M) Blackwood House (1-26) (PS1M) Brisbane House (1-30) (PS1M) Pipeline Package 4: Copperfield House (1-88) (PS3M) Pickwick House (1-88) (PS3M) Grosvenor House (1-54) (PS1M) These pipelines will streamline the procurement of contractors and allow the councils higher risk building safety remediation programme to be accelerated. The highest scoring contractor on the framework would be allocated the first pipeline of works, and the remaining pipelines will be allocated to 2nd, 3rd and 4th highest scoring contractors, provided they are within a 20% scoring of the highest scoring overall 1st placed tender. If contractors are not within 20% of the highest scoring overall tender, they can still be granted a place on the framework, however, they will not be allocated a pipeline of works. The award of future call-off contracts within the packages/pipelines will be subject to the Contractors performance meeting minimum KPIs. MILL GATE HOUSE PROJECT DETAILS To facilitate setting up the Framework, the contractors will initially price and provide quality submission for the Mill Gate Building Safety Remediation Project, which will be the first contract let via the framework to the highest scoring contractor. This will be a two-stage procurement utilising JCT PCSA and Design and Building contracts. Mill Gate House is a 21-storey residential block of flats located within St George's Square, Portsmouth. The building comprises 76 individual flats with a spilt between general needs social housing and sheltered accommodation. The anticipated project value is circa PS5-6 million, and works are programmed to commence on site April 2027 and last approximately one year. Works to Mill Gate House include but are not limited to: * Replacement Ahmarra property entrance door sets and communal fire door sets throughout the block to meet current fire safety standards. * Fire stopping survey to identify breaches in compartmentation, followed by remedial works where necessary. * Design, installation, and commissioning of new AOV (Automatic Opening Vent) system throughout the block. * Design, installation, and commissioning of new communal ventilation system. * Provision and installation of compliant fire safety signage throughout communal areas. * Design, supply, installation and commissioning of the electrical systems associated with the upgrade of the electrical switchgear. * Design, installation, and commissioning of a new water supply system to tank and flats. * Asbestos removal to facilitate works. FRAMEWORK SCOPE OF WORKS Contractors will be expected to undertake a range of multi-disciplinary project work, taking on the role of Principal Designer and Principal Contractor (for purposes of CDM 2015 and Building Regulations 2010) to deliver building safety works though single, two stage, and traditional procurement routes. The Contractor will be required to oversee and manage the design and construction of the works, using a range of either directly employed staff or subcontracted consultants and contractors. The works let via the framework will typically be complex and specialist and will require a highly experienced and competent contractors to design and manage to ensure full compliance with the relevant legislation. This will involve designing and managing works through the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) application process. The works will also require a high degree of resident engagement and liaison to effectively manage. Works will typically be to occupied buildings and may involve either managing disruptive works whilst the residents remain in situ or assisting with the management of resident decants to temporary accommodation. Typical works procured through the framework will include but not be limited to; * Fire Stopping * New Compartment Walls * New Communal Fire Door Sets (Door sets supplied by Ahmarra Door Solutions Ltd) * New Fire Rated Property Entrance Door Sets (Door sets supplied by Ahmarra Door Solutions Ltd) * Internal Dwellings Fire Doors * Communal Decorations * Fire Rated Window Replacements * Installation of Emergency Lighting * Installation of Fire Alarm Systems * Installation of Evacuation Alert Systems * Installation of AOV's * Ventilation Repairs / Improvements * Installation of Sprinklers * Replacement of Water Mains * Structural Repair Works * Asbestos Removal * Dry / Wet Riser Installation / Replacement * Fire Fighting Lifts/Lift Upgrades In addition to fire remediation works other projects may involve additional works associated with the building safety and compliance works, including not limited to; * General Property Repairs * Installation of New Kitchens * Installation of New Bathrooms * Internal Repairs and Refurbishment of building elements * External Repairs and Refurbishment of building elements * Electrical Distribution Board Replacement/Rewires * Water Services Repairs and Tank Replacements * Removal/Decommission of Bin Chutes * Roof covering replacements

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The framework will be established for an initial period of 4-years, with the option to extend by a further 2-years if required. The extension may be required as contingency in case the programme of works experiences unforeseen delays due to regulatory approvals, alterations to works or changes in further demand. It should be noted that call off contracts may extend beyond the agreement period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064094-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Oct 2026 - 13 Oct 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000,000 |
| Lots value | £120,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2AL |
| 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 | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | TLJ31 Portsmouth, TLJ35 South Hampshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 31518200 - Emergency lighting equipment
- 31625100 - Fire-detection systems
- 31625200 - Fire-alarm systems
- 34928470 - Signage
- 35111500 - Fire suppression system
- 44112000 - Miscellaneous building structures
- 44115000 - Building fittings
- 44165000 - Hoses, risers and sleeves
- 44212381 - Cladding
- 44221220 - Fire doors
- 44480000 - Miscellaneous fire-protection equipment
- 45100000 - Site preparation work
- 45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses
- 45215214 - Residential homes construction work
- 45262100 - Scaffolding work
- 45262110 - Scaffolding dismantling work
- 45262120 - Scaffolding erection work
- 45262650 - Cladding works
- 45262660 - Asbestos-removal work
- 45300000 - Building installation work
- 45400000 - Building completion work
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
- 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations
- 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment
- 51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment
- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 71500000 - Construction-related services
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 75251110 - Fire-prevention services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2026 at 10:34 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064094-2026
- 9 Jun 2026 at 17:34 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054491-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064094-2026
  8th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054491-2026
  9th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/
- https://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/services/council-and-democracy/devolution-and-plans-forlocal-

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