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University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation · Education

In brief

University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation has announced plans to buy architecture and engineering work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The notice does not state a value.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 6 years with extensions, starting 23 March 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Usually high: a median of 8 bids per contract for architecture and engineering contracts in this region (from 176 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

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.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 074774-2025

About the buyer

Procurements

94

Awards

70

Suppliers it has used most for architecture and engineering

  1. EOD Services Sennelager Training Area

    FCDO ServicesSouth EastFire safety, Architecture and engineering

    Closing soon11 hours leftExpress interestSuitable for SMEs

    £375kestimated
  2. ISO11 Fumigation Lobby Replacement Project - Civil Works and CDM Principal Designer/Principal Contractor Role

    The Pirbright InstituteSouth EastConstruction, Management consultancy

    Closing soon35 hours leftSmall contract

    £154kestimated
  3. Design Consultancy Framework

    Oxford Health NHS Foundation TrustSouth EastManagement consultancy, IT services and software

    Closing soon35 hours leftExpress interest11 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £4.5mframework ceiling
  4. Site Energy Project Development Services

    The Pirbright InstituteSouth EastArchitecture and engineering, Energy and utilities

    Closing soon2 days leftSmall contract

    £51kestimated
  5. Provision of EA, QS and CDM Consultant Services for Chatsworth Avenue and Hadrians Community Centre

    Waverley Borough CouncilSouth EastArchitecture and engineering

    Closing soon2 days leftSmall contract

    Value not stated

From notice 074774-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 18 November 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.