---
title: "Measured surveys - Low Rise FRA Actions - Area V Somerstown"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06dc93"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-08-05"
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# Measured surveys - Low Rise FRA Actions - Area V Somerstown

Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06dc93

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## Summary

Portsmouth City Council has concluded a public procurement process titled "Measured surveys - Low Rise FRA Actions - Area V Somerstown," focusing on building surveying services. This procurement, categorised under services within the UKJ31 region of the United Kingdom, involved measured surveys to produce floor plans and construction drawings for 53 low-rise blocks of flats in Somerstown, Portsmouth. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 24th July 2026, and the contract duration running from 30th July 2026 to 30th October 2026. The procurement was carried out using a below-threshold procurement method, making it suitable for smaller enterprises.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in building surveying services. It is particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) given its below-threshold procurement method. The Ruxton Group Ltd, an SME based in Worcester, was successfully awarded the contract, indicating that enterprises with expertise in delivering precise and comprehensive surveying services can effectively compete and fulfil such governmental contracts. Engaging in this type of procurement not only aids in regional development but also expands the portfolio of businesses capable of fulfilling public authority requirements.

## Notice

Measured surveys to produce floor plans and construction drawings for 53Nr low rise blocks of flats within Somerstown, Portsmouth.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074261-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Jul 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £68,890 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE RUXTON GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71315300 - Building surveying services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2026 at 13:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074261-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074261-2026
  5th August 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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