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Description
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.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 23 March 2026 to 22 March 2029
- Possible extension to 22 March 2032
- 6 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71315200 - Building consultancy services
- 71315210 - Building services consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKJ3 - Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Engagement
Engagement deadline
1 December 2025
Engagement process description
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.
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 December 2025
Contracting authority
University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWYV-2655-NPMQ
University House
Portsmouth
PO1 2UP
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@port.ac.uk
Website: http://www.port.ac.uk/
Region: UKJ31 - Portsmouth
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government