University of Portsmouth · Awarded contract
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Demolition and Construction of New Faculty of Technology Building at University of Portsmouth

Awarded 28 Aug 2025

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Awarded28 Aug 2025
Value£7,602,477.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryConstruction
Expires in 1y 6mo2y 8mo term, 45% elapsed
Awarded 28 Aug 2025Expires 29 Apr 2028

University of Portsmouth awarded a contract to Wates Construction Limited for the demolition of existing buildings and construction of a new Faculty of Technology building, including landscaping to surrounding sites.

The award follows a further competition under the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) framework agreement (RM6088), Lot 4.1: Construction Works and Associated Services - England/Wales, with a value band of £20-£80m.

The contract was awarded under a two-stage open book design and build process, covering Stage One for RIBA Stage 4 design, pre-construction preliminary costs, and Stage Two construction preliminaries.

Stage Two construction costs will be developed during Stage One.

The contract value is £7,602,477.

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